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HRPA Supports the Ontario Ministry of Labour’s Proposed “Right to Unplug After-Hours” Laws

The HRPA fully supports the Ontario government’s move to introduce right-to-disconnect policies. Announced on Monday, the Working for Workers Act, 2021 would require large employers… Read More

CNAR Session Highlights: A Shift to Risk-Based Regulation

On October 14, 2021, HRPA’s Mara Berger, Associate Registrar, and Emily Sully, Policy Analyst, presented “Preventing Risks to the Public Before They Happen”, a session… Read More

HRPA Supports Ontario Government’s Proposed Legislation to Remove Barriers for Internationally-Trained Immigrants

HRPA applauds the announcement by Minister McNaughton introducing legislation that, if passed, would remove barriers for internationally-trained immigrants trying to start… Read More

The Great Resignation or The Great Retention?

The numbers are staggering. In a survey conducted by McKinsey.co, 53% of employers – across several countries including Canada – are… Read More

HRPA Woman of Distinction Award Winner: Ashira Gobrin

Ashira Gobrin, a transformational executive with 25 years of experience, is the recent winner of HRPA’s Woman of Distinction Award handed out at the Canadian… Read More

What protecting the public interest actually means for registered HR professionals

At the HRPA, our primary purpose as a regulatory body is to protect the public interest. But how should we understand ‘protecting the public… Read More

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day

Earlier this year the federal government legislated September 30 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This is a day to… Read More

Employers mandating COVID-19 vaccinations in the workplace. Is it legal?

Following the Government of Canada’s announcement about mandatory vaccinations for workers in the federal public sector, a growing list of employers… Read More

HRPA Celebrates Gender Equality Week

The fourth week in September marks Gender Equality Week in Canada. It was officially recognized by the passing of Bill C-309,… Read More

Back-to-School: The HRPA Fall Student Events You Need to Know About

It’s official, the 2021-22 school year has begun – and while students will be faced with a unique set of challenges, HRPA is offering a… Read More