September 18, 2023

In this episode: Canada’s support for skilled trades, HR policy changes in the military to attract new recruits,  features of some of the best benefit programs in Canada and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1.  Canada's attempt to attract more skilled trades workers | Government of Canada encourages Canadians to explore careers in the skilled trades (newswire.ca) 
2. Canada's military is in a staffing crisis | Long hair, signing bonuses and 'try before you buy': How Canada's military is responding to a staffing crisis | CBC News 
3. HR Director released top benefits programs provided by employers in Canada for 2023 | Best Benefit Programs for Employees in Canada | 5-Star Benefit Programs 2023 | HRD Canada (hcamag.com) 
4. Walmart Canada will invest $50 million dollars over the next five years in employee career-driven learning and development |Walmart Canada launches Live Better U Canada: program pays upfront for tuition, fees, and books 
5. The Nova Scotia government has purchased a motel to house health-care workers recruited to work on the province’s South Shore | Nova Scotia buys motel to help ease housing shortages faced by health-care workers - Halifax | Globalnews.ca 
6. In  Ontario starting on January 1, 2024 temporary help agencies and recruiters are required to hold a license to operate | Licensing for temporary help agencies and recruiters | ontario.ca 
7. Canada Employment Insurance Commission has increased 2024 Employment Insurance premium rate by 3% | Canada Employment Insurance Commission confirms 2024 Employment Insurance premium rate - Canada.ca