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US defends 50% tariffs on Canadian goods; plan for a long dispute
With 50 per cent US tariffs in place and Canada preparing to retaliate, manufacturers should plan staffing for weeks of uncertainty, not days.
Recruiters are handing repeatable desk work to AI agents
One agency says Claude now does the work of three hires. Here is what that means for how you brief recruiters and judge their output.
P.E.I. moves to register and fine employers hiring foreign workers
Prince Edward Island's draft rules would create a public employer registry and fines of $500 to $3,000 for first violations. Feedback closes Sept. 17, 2026.
Ontario funds a Port Hope millwright centre as skilled trades supply tightens
Ontario is putting $9.8 million into a Port Hope millwright training centre meant to train 2,550 people over five years. Here is what plants should do with...
Tariff deadline hours away: what manufacturers should settle now
A 50 per cent US tariff on $28 billion of Canadian goods may start just after midnight. Here is what plant and operations leaders can do before it lands.
Slow, automated hiring is leaving Canadian jobs unfilled
A new survey finds 32 per cent of Canadian hiring managers have roles they cannot fill, as timelines stretch and candidates push back on automated screening.
Competition Bureau challenge puts a food brand deal on hold
The Competition Bureau wants to block Nortera's purchase of Green Giant and Le Sieur, leaving food plants and their teams facing a longer period of uncertainty.
BC wildfire season puts evacuation plans on the employer's desk
WorkSafeBC is telling employers to update evacuation plans and manage wildfire smoke exposure. Here is what hiring managers should check now.
CN's hybrid yard locomotives point to a new maintenance skill set
CN is testing three hybrid-electric locomotives and plans two more by the end of 2026. Employers with heavy equipment fleets should watch the skills this needs.
A 13-bus transit order shows what steady demand means for plant hiring
Nova Bus will supply 13 diesel buses to St. Albert Transit. Repeat orders like this give Canadian plants a base to plan hiring around.
Ontario's data centre rules will shape who builds and who staffs them
Ontario's draft Data Centre Playbook sets conditions for grid access and electricity pricing, with a 30-day comment period now open.
50% U.S. tariffs with no CUSMA exemption are due Aug. 19
A new 50 per cent U.S. tariff on Canadian goods could take effect Aug. 19 with no CUSMA exemption. Here is what manufacturers and operations leaders can do now.
A Canadian generic semaglutide plan points to demand for plant talent
Vimy Pharma plans to make a generic Ozempic in Canada. Pharma plants and suppliers should expect tighter competition for quality, regulatory and production...
Canada's July jobs jump gives employers more to plan around
Canada added 75,000 jobs in July and unemployment fell to 6.4 per cent, but wage growth slowed and economists say the recovery is unfinished.
Investors want proof AI pays off, and operations will supply it
Fidelity polling of Canadian advisors shows the AI conversation moving from spending to results. Operations leaders will be asked to show the numbers.
MDA Space growth shows demand for Canadian aerospace production staff
MDA Space grew Q2 revenue almost 34% on higher volumes across all its businesses. Here is what that means for hiring in advanced manufacturing.
Calgary quantum defence hub adds to Canada's defence tech demand
Ottawa will put $20.3 million over two years into a University of Calgary-led quantum defence hub, the third of its kind, raising demand for specialized talent.
Nova Scotia Power deal shows what a 48-hour strike notice can cost
1,000 Nova Scotia Power workers approved a tentative deal after a strike notice, with a 4% yearly raise on offer. Here is what employers should take from it.
EV charger funding will pull electrical and project talent into demand
Ottawa's $10.9 million for 22 EV projects will put nearly 400 chargers in the ground and raise demand for installers, project coordinators and fleet planners.
50% US tariffs on Canadian goods face union pushback before Aug. 19
Two international unions want the US to rethink 50% tariffs on Canadian goods due Aug. 19. Manufacturers should plan for hiring and hours now.
A WestJet stoppage is a contingency test for Canadian employers
The CFIB warns a WestJet strike or lockout would hit small businesses that depend on summer tourism. Operations leads should check their travel and staffing...
Alto rail doubts put Ontario construction hiring plans on hold
Ontario's support for the Alto high-speed rail line is wavering, and employers planning rail-linked hiring should watch the timeline before committing.
Canada-Ecuador trade deal opens a tariff-free export market
Canada and Ecuador are signing a free trade deal that would remove Ecuadorian tariffs on Canadian goods. Here is what plant and operations leaders should do...
New US tariffs put Canadian manufacturers' costs back in play
The US is applying 10 per cent duties to Canada and 12.5 per cent to others, citing forced labour. Here is what Canadian manufacturers should do about hiring.
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- Aging populations are straining retirement systems worldwideThe 18th annual Marsh CFA Institute Global Pension Index …Oct 21, 2026
- Preparing for Bill C-39: Upcoming changes to the Canada Labour Code and what federally regulated employers need to knowOn Sept. 21, the federal government introduced Bill C-39, …Oct 21, 2026
- CPHR Manitoba announces board officers for 2026-2027CPHR Manitoba held its annual general meeting earlier this …Oct 21, 2026
- Proposed remedy for workers affected by Bill 148 could cost N.S. $470 millionBy Tori Fitzpatrick The Nova Scotia government has agreed …Oct 21, 2026
- Canadian businesses face productivity, governance and security challenges with disconnected workplace technologyA new survey of employees and business decision-makers across …Oct 21, 2026
- There’s no clock on the grief of losing an infant, but there is a deadline to return to workPregnancy and infant loss affect thousands of Canadian families …Oct 20, 2026
- CSA Policy Pathways Conference to explore evidence-based solutions for healthier, more inclusive workplacesAs Canadian workplaces navigate evolving mental health challenges alongside …Oct 19, 2026
- Ottawa adding new express entry points for immigrants in ‘high-wage’ jobsBy David Baxter Ottawa is adding new express entry …Oct 16, 2026
- Survey finds tech helps Canadians move faster, but digital busywork still gets in the wayNew research from Samsung Canada reveals a growing productivity …Oct 16, 2026
- Sunlife unveils new global brandSun Life Financial Inc. has unveiled a refreshed global …Oct 15, 2026
- How smart companies win the talent warIn today’s hyper-competitive labour market, attracting talent may open …Oct 14, 2026
- ADP Canada reports pay for job-stayers was up 3% in SeptemberBase pay for job-stayers in Canada increased three per …Oct 13, 2026
- New all-time solvency high for Canadian DB pension plans driven by higher interest rates in Q3: MarshProfessional services firm Marsh has shared that the financial …Oct 13, 2026
- 4 conversations HR leaders need to have when workload increases but headcount can’tIt’s Monday morning, and one of your senior analysts …Oct 13, 2026
- The hidden cost of a bad C-suite hire (and how smart companies avoid it)A C-suite hire is one of the highest-stakes people …Oct 7, 2026
- HRPA announces new CEOThe Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) has announced that Bronwen …Oct 6, 2026
- How a leader’s nervous system shapes workplace cultureDiscover how executive emotional regulation shapes workplace culture, why broadcasting stress drives employee burnout and how leaders cultivate steadiness to build resilient teams.Oct 5, 2026
- Workplace health rebounds as workers turn to agentic AI, skills-building, and better tech tools: HPWorkers with the healthiest relationship with work are becoming …Oct 5, 2026
- More than half of employers are stretching salary budgets to secure top talent: surveyGlobal talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half …Oct 5, 2026
- Are we waiting until employees break?Why proactive support is the future of workplace well-beingOct 5, 2026
- Ottawa tables Bill C-39 to expand ministerial powers in federally regulated labour disputesSep. 28, 2026, Ottawa, Ont. – The federal government …Sep 28, 2026
- The ROI of investing in human capitalHow identifying hidden workforce pressures like financial stress and mental health struggles can transform employee wellbeing from an HR expense into a high-return business performance strategy.Sep 28, 2026
- P.E.I. opens consultations on minimum wage rate reviews beyond 2027Sep. 24, 2026, Charlottetown, P.E.I. – Prince Edward Island’s …Sep 24, 2026
- Saskatchewan employer and individual charged under Immigration Services ActSep. 15, 2026, Regina, Sask. – A Saskatchewan trucking …Sep 15, 2026
- Burnout is not a resilience problemThe Financial Post reports that nearly half of Canadian …Sep 14, 2026
- Ontario invests $5.8 million to expand nuclear and skilled trades workforce pipelinesSep. 8, 2026, Ontario – The Ontario government is …Sep 8, 2026
- Ontario Court of Appeal rules unvested RSUs protected during statutory notice periodSep. 7, 2026, Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Court …Sep 7, 2026
- Personality outweighs skills gaps for most Canadian employersSep. 3, 2026, Toronto, Ont. – A candidate’s personality …Sep 3, 2026
- Canadian employers to hold 2027 compensation budgets steady at 3.2 per cent, survey findsSep. 1, 2026, Toronto, Ont. – Canadian employers plan …Sep 1, 2026
- When cognitive overload becomes a workplace crisis: The emerging risk hidden in plain sightIf you ask employees what’s changed over the last …Aug 31, 2026
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