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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.
Roofing maker grows US reach through independent sales agencies
IKO Commercial named three independent sales agencies across nine US markets, a reminder that manufacturers can grow regional coverage without adding headcount.
New 50% US tariffs on Canadian goods land Aug. 19
Washington plans 50% tariffs on goods from hockey sticks to cement. Canadian manufacturers have under a month to plan staffing and production around it.
Canadians Back Tougher Workplace Safety Rules in Labour Code Review
A poll commissioned by the Canadian Labour Congress shows broad public support for stronger OHS enforcement as Ottawa reviews the Canada Labour Code.
Wildfire rail scare puts crew safety rules in front of employers
Federal regulators are probing CN after a crew was evacuated from a burning train. Employers with workers near hazards should check their stop-work plans.
Gen Z is building portfolio careers, and employers should plan for it
IWG research of Canadian Gen Z workers shows side hustles, frequent job moves and AI-driven reskilling are shaping how younger talent chooses employers.
AI-assisted layoff scoring can punish workers on protected leave
A lawsuit against Meta says AI-assisted layoff rankings counted protected leave as low output. Employers using performance data in cuts should take note.
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- 3 questions to consider at the intersection of PTO and the ADAWhen an employee needs leave as a disability accommodation, accrued PTO can complicate the picture.Oct 19, 2026
- Catholic nonprofit must face lawsuit challenging benefits termination for same-sex spouseNo statute the employer invoked fully immunizes all employment decisions by religious employers involving employees in nonministerial roles, a split panel held.Oct 19, 2026
- Leading ‘light’ may be the key to engaging Gen Z - and everyone else“Gen Z is not more disengaged than the rest of us,” leadership development expert Dan Rust told HR Dive. “I think they’re just worse at hiding it.”Oct 19, 2026
- 3 tips to manage soaring health costsMarsh McLennan Senior VP Marybeth Gray shared ideas to keep employees healthy and costs down.Oct 19, 2026
- Coach claims retaliation after opposing trans athlete’s inclusion on teamAs part of an ongoing public legal saga, the Trump administration previously concluded that San José State University violated Title IX.Oct 19, 2026
- The future of HR services: How AI is making human expertise more valuableThe future of HR services is evolving. CoAd explores where AI and human expertise fit in.Oct 19, 2026
- Judge declines to block Trump’s March anti-DEI order for federal contractorsThe ruling rejected plaintiffs’ constitutional arguments but said that the directive only pertains to conduct that is “already prohibited by federal law.”Oct 16, 2026
- ‘Why haven’t you retired?’: Railroader gets $1.6M in age bias winNorfolk Southern declared the employee in his mid-60s unfit for duty despite multiple medical clearances and successful completion of two physical evaluations, he alleged.Oct 16, 2026
- Restaurant chain to pay $3M to settle EEOC allegations of rampant sexual harassmentThe agency learned of at least 100 women negatively affected by the work environment at California-based Il Fornaio’s multiple locations, an EEOC attorney said.Oct 16, 2026
- Recruiters find people faster with AI - but confidence in candidates hasn’t followedMore than 2 in 3 recruiters told TestGorilla they spend an hour or more manually checking a candidate’s credentials.Oct 16, 2026
- CEOs eye C-suite shake-ups as pressures mount, report findsWhen CEOs were asked which senior leaders they planned to replace, CHROs accounted for 12% of responses.Oct 16, 2026
- AI is the root of recruiters’ biggest stressors, survey saysCurrent technology isn’t keeping up with the needs of HR professionals, according to Employ.Oct 16, 2026
- This week in 5 numbers: Workers would spend up to $2,500 on their own trainingHere’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including how many jobs robots physically can complete on a cost-competitive basis.Oct 15, 2026
- Employee benefits seem to satisfy workers, but gaps persistWhile workers have reported higher well-being since 2019, WTW found financial concerns are straining workers’ access to medical care.Oct 15, 2026
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