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Statement from Lindsay Temple, Interim CEO, HRPA On behalf of the Human Resources Professionals Association, I want to acknowledge the uncertainty many of our members, and the organizations and employees they support, are facing following the breakdown of Canada-U.S. trade talks last week and the tariffs now in effect. While HRPA’s role is not to weigh in on the trade negotiations themselves, our

Even if your company hasn’t formally adopted AI yet, you still need an AI policy. This is true even if your company doesn’t allow employees to use AI or if it isn’t planning on purchasing any AI tools. The reality is, if you employ people, AI is already present in your workplace. The only question is whether you are managing it or ignoring it. “We Don’t Use AI” Is Usually Not True Most employers d

Psychological safety has evolved from an HR buzzword into a recognized area of legal risk. In Ontario, employers are increasingly expected not only to prevent physical injuries but also to take reasonable steps to protect workers from psychological harm. Mental health in the workplace is not an issue employers can afford to treat lightly. When these obligations are overlooked, the consequences can