October 10, 2022

In this Thanksgiving episode: labour market trends, #KPMG report on top talent priorities for #Canadian CEOs, provincial announcements related to employment, importance of updating insurance coverage for workers who are driving to the office more than during pandemic, and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.The Conference Board of Canada reports that Employment held steady in September, following three consecutive months of decline | Tepid September Job Numbers Cap Off a Sluggish Third Quarter (conferenceboard.ca) International students who are in Canada and who have off-campus work authorization on their study permit will not be restricted by the 20-hour-per-week rule |  International students to help address Canada’s labour shortage - Canada.caKPMG Canada: majority of CEOs are on board for the work-from-anywhere revolution – at least, for now. 65% percent agree that current hybrid/remote work models have had a positive impact on productivity, collaboration, and innovation | 2022 CEO Outlook – Canadian insights - KPMG Canada (home.kpmg) The Government of Canada invests $1.2 million in mental health support for long-term care frontline workers and essential service providers | Government of Canada invests $1.2 million in mental health support for long-term care frontline workers and essential service providers - Canada.caOntario Public Service Employees Union has ratified a three-year collective agreement that includes a new mental-health benefit, coverage for medical cannabis and an enhanced bereavement leave |  Full-Time College Support Staff Reach Tentative Agreement – Detailed Breakdown – OPSEU SEFPO Canadians are driving to work again but they may not be telling their insurers |      Canadians are driving to work again but are they telling their insurers? | Insurance Business Canada (insurancebusinessmag.com)Nova Scotia’s thriving film and video industry will benefit from the provincial program that helps attract and retain young, skilled workers | Program Expands to Attract and Retain Young, Skilled Film and Video Workers - Government of Nova Scotia, Canada The Province of Alberta and the Philippines have signed an memorandum of understanding to assist in the recruitment of registered nurses and licensed practical nurses |  Agreement aims to bring more nurses to Alberta | alberta.caBC is leading Canada in employment growth, gaining 33,000 total jobs in September. The unemployment rate remains one of the lowest in the country at 4.3%, the lowest it's been since May 2019 | Minister's statement on September’s Labour Force Survey results | BC Gov News Today is World Mental Health Day.  The Canadian Government launched the If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, send us a message at LinkedIn or X @CadHRNews