November 10, 2026 - New Alberta report estimates wages needed to cover living costs - Calgary's estimated living wage has increased by 40 cents to $26.90 an hour, while High River's rose 45 cents to $23.85, according to new figures from the Alberta Living Wage Network. A living wage is the hourly pay the network estimates a worker needs to afford a modest standard of living in their community. It accounts for expenses such as housing, groceries, transportation, child care, health care, recreation and unexpected costs. (Full Story)

November 3, 2026 - Recent Alberta Employment Standards Decisions: Lessons for employers and employees - Alberta's Employment Standards Code (the Code) and its regulations set out minimum employment standards for most employees in Alberta. These include rules about hours of work, overtime pay, vacations, general holidays, and job-protected leaves. Employees who believe their employers have violated the Code can file complaints with Alberta Employment Standards. An employee can file a complaint while they are still working or within six months after their employment ends. (Full Story)

October 13, 2026 - Alberta adds thousands of jobs, bucking national employment trends - While Canada lost jobs on the whole in September, it was a different story in Alberta. Employment in Alberta grew by more than 23,000 in September compared to August, bucking national trends. Experts attribute the divergent jobs picture to Alberta's growing population, and its relatively lower exposure to the U.S.-Canada trade war and the recent imposition of new tariffs. (Full Story)

October 2, 2026 - Alberta lags behind as other provinces raise minimum wages - Alberta continues to have the country's lowest minimum wage, and the gap has widened as other governments adjust rates in response to rising prices. All provinces and territories except Alberta are increasing their minimum wages this year due to the rising cost of living. Alberta had the highest minimum wage in the country when it raised it to $15 an hour in 2018, but that has not changed in eight years. (Full Story)

October 2, 2026 - How Alberta's Bill 11 could impact benefits costs for plan sponsors - A bill reversing the order of who pays first for some benefits coverage and an age cap on workplace benefits is causing Alberta-based employers to question the financial impact of the legislation.Bill 11 came into effect Thursday, amending the Alberta Health Care Insurance Act so that it reverses the payer order if an individual has both private and a government-sponsored benefits plan. (Full Story)

September 29, 2026 - Alberta separation could mean tens of thousands fewer Calgary jobs - Calgary could lose between 44,000 and 69,000 jobs if Alberta separates and trade costs rise, according to a new report commissioned by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. The analysis, prepared by University of Calgary economist Trevor Tombe, examines how leaving Canada could affect trade, investment, workers and public finances. (Full Story)

September 23, 2026 - Connecting Albertans to meaningful employment - Alberta's government has launched the WorkFirst Alberta Talent Exchange, an online platform designed to connect job-ready Albertans with employers seeking skilled talent. Talent Exchange is part of Alberta's almost quarter-billion-dollar investment to transform employment services across the province, helping Albertans gain and retain meaningful employment. (Full Story)

September 14, 2026 - Province invest $5.5 million for new workforce skills grant - The Alberta government is investing $5.5 million in a new round of industry-led training funding through the Alberta Industry Skills Grant (AISG). The program that gives HR leaders in construction, aviation, aerospace and technology a direct opportunity to offset training budgets amid a national skills shortage. (Full Story)

November 9, 2026 - B.C. businesses rethink workforce skills as AI agents take on more work - As AI agents become a regular part of everyday work for some B.C. businesses, employee skill sets are and in some cases, they are changing the skill sets required of employees, according to business owners. As AI takes over more repetitive and specialized tasks, companies increasingly need employees who understand the business and use AI agents to achieve specific goals, rather than simply executing tasks assigned by others. (Full Story)

November 6, 2026 - B.C. adds 12K jobs in October, full-time work declines - October delivered a mixed bag to B.C.'s labour market, as it made up some losses the prior month at the same time the province shed full-time jobs. Statistics Canada revealed Friday the West Coast added 12,300 jobs last month after losing 20,200 jobs in September. All the October gains were in part-time employment (+13,900 jobs) as the province shed 1,700 full-time jobs. Those figures may not add up to 12,300 due to StatCan's own rounding in its tabulations. (Full Story)

October 22, 2026 - B.C. businesses rethink workforce skills as AI agents take on more work - As AI agents become a regular part of everyday work for some B.C. businesses, employee skill sets are and in some cases, they are changing the skill sets required of employees, according to business owners. As AI takes over more repetitive and specialized tasks, companies increasingly need employees who understand the business and use AI agents to achieve specific goals, rather than simply executing tasks assigned by others. (Full Story)

October 21, 2026 - Opinion: B.C. government must tackle youth employment decline - B.C.'s private sector is struggling. One of the clearest signs is that private-sector employment has not increased over the past three years and has made very little headway since 2019. The number of private-sector employees is up just three per cent in seven years, a remarkably small advance over such a long period. Meanwhile, under the NDP, public-sector employment has surged 45 per cent. (Full Story)

October 15, 2026 - Labour, Employment & Human Rights Bulletin: Pay Transparency Reporting - Starting November 1, 2026, BC's pay transparency reporting obligation expands to cover employers with 50 or more employees. Employers approaching this threshold should act now to determine whether they are captured and, as a result, must collect the required gender and pay data and prepare a pay transparency report for submission using the BC government's online reporting tool. (Full Story)

October 9, 2026 - Amendments to respiratory protection regulations coming this November - The amendments update language related to tight-fitting respirators, including fit tests, user seal checks, and anything that may interfere with the seal or proper functioning of the respirator. The changes improve clarity and align the Regulation with current respiratory protection terminology. The core safety requirements for respiratory protection are not changing. (Full Story)

September 4, 2026 - Making it easier for reservists to train and serve, while keeping their jobs secure - Canadian Armed Forces reservists throughout B.C. will benefit from changes that expand access to job-protected military training leave and align B.C.'s leave provisions with national standards. British Columbia first incorporated military-leave provisions for reservists in labour legislation almost 20 years ago. (Full Story)

September 4, 2026 - Minister's statement on August Labour Force Survey results - People and businesses in British Columbia continue to show their steady strength and resilience as new and continuing tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump create unjustified challenges in some of our most important sectors. Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey report showed 42,000 jobs lost nationally in August, with B.C. having the smallest decline among large provinces at 5,500. (Full Story)

November 6, 2026 - Manitoba unemployment holds at 5% as national jobless rate climbs - Manitoba and Winnipeg maintained unemployment rates well below the national average in October, even as Canada's labour market continued to weaken and thousands of jobs disappeared across the country. Statistics Canada's latest Labour Force Survey, released Friday, November 6, showed Manitoba's unemployment rate holding steady at five per cent, unchanged from September. (Full Story)

October 19, 2026 - Tariff supports for Manitoba employers and businesses - Tariff Workforce Stabilization and Youth Employment Programs will see $13.7 million go to subsidize wages for employers and support Manitoba's next generation of workers. This is one of the areas of $100 million in tariff supports announced in August 2026 by the Manitoba government.  These targeted tariff supports are intended to protect provincial workers and businesses and producers in the wake of escalating trade threats and tariffs from the United States. (Full Story)

October 7, 2026 - Labour group calls for independent review of Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba over injury rates - Not enough is being done to protect Manitobans at work, as data says the province's workers suffered Canada's highest workplace injury rate for a third year in a row, the Manitoba Federation of Labour says. The federation is calling for a review of the province's Workers Compensation Board. (Full Story)

October 1, 2026 - Employees in Manitoba no longer need sick notes for short absences - Employees in Manitoba no longer need to provide a sick note when missing work for a minor illness or injury. Under the new rules, which come into effect Thursday, employers can't ask for medical documentation when an employee misses a week or less of work, or 10 days or fewer over a calendar year. The government says it made the change to both support workers and reduce the burden on the health-care system. (Full Story)

September 28, 2026 - Manitoba's sick note law creates new compliance risk for HR - Manitoba HR leaders are facing a firm compliance deadline around employee sick day documentation on Thursday. As of Oct. 1, amendments to The Employment Standards Code in the province restrict when employers can require employees to provide sick notes – and physician advocates warn the changes will fail to deliver their intended benefits unless workplaces rebuild how they manage employee absences from the ground up. (Full Story)

September 28, 2026 - Minimum wage not enough to live in Manitoba, report says - Many Winnipeggers struggle to make ends meet as the minimum wage is nearly $4 below what a resident needs to make per hour to live in the city, a new report finds. A Winnipeg worker needs to make at least $20.31 an hour in 2026 to get by, compared to $19.77 in 2025. The living wage in Brandon increased to $17.40 this year, compared to $16.22 last year. (Full Story)

September 18, 2026 - Manitoba government says apprentice work hours exceeding target - The Manitoba government says apprentice hours are well above target on several major construction projects in the province. Jobs Minister Jamie Moses says early data shows apprentices worked 21 per cent of hours on four school construction projects and the Victoria Hospital emergency room build in Winnipeg — roughly double the minimum. (Full Story)

September 18, 2026 - Manitoba Sees Strong Growth in Apprenticeship Training and Certification - The Manitoba government is highlighting significant progress in apprenticeship training and certification, reinforcing its commitment to building a skilled and inclusive workforce, Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation Minister Jamie Moses, Advanced Education and Training Minister Renée Cable and Public Service Delivery Minister Mintu Sandhu announced today. (Full Story)

November 9, 2026 - Many workers in New Brunswick earning below living wage - Two separate reports taking a look at the living wages in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia reveal big gaps between what people need to earn to live and what they're actually making. A living wage is the minimum hourly pay a worker would need to cover a household's basic needs, such as housing and food. The Human Development Council has released its report looking into the living wage in New Brunswick, which it pegged at $24.84 an hour. (Full Story)

September 21, 2026 - WorkSafeNB provides easier access to OHS information online - WorkSafeNB is making it easier for New Brunswickers to access occupational health and safety information online. Developed in collaboration with the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), WorkSafeNB's OHS Guide provides practical information on more than 65 workplace health and safety topics and direct access to the WorkSafeNB Guide to OHS Legislation.  (Full Story)

September 21, 2026 - Ottawa tightens rules for Atlantic Immigration Program applicants with employment changes - The federal government has put in place new rules that require officers to refuse certain permanent residence applications under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). The immigration department's updated instructions to officers have set a 90-day deadline, applicable to AIP applicants with changes in employment or the ownership of their employer. (Full Story)

September 15, 2026 - New Brunswick announces three-year deal to create youth-focused program - The new Youth in Manufacturing program aims to fill thousands of expected job openings by offering paid work experience and industry microcredentials. The consortium will work with schools, employment service providers and community organizations to promote the program and connect eligible youth with manufacturers. Up to 300 young people will access paid employment and training opportunities. (Full Story)

September 11, 2026 - Government eliminates apprenticeship fees to make program more accessible and affordable - The provincial government has eliminated the tuition fee for apprenticeship-level training. Apprentices can now complete their technical training without paying tuition, saving the average apprentice about $2,720 over the course of their training. Eliminating tuition fees makes apprenticeship training more accessible and affordable, helping more people gain the practical skills and credentials they need to build successful careers. (Full Story)

September 11, 2026 - WorkSafeNB warns employers: AI is getting your OHS policies wrong - New Brunswick's occupational health and safety regulator is warning employers that artificial intelligence tools are producing flawed health and safety documents — and using AI to draft those policies does not reduce an employer's legal obligation to get them right. WorkSafeNB published an advisory identifying a pattern of problems it has observed in AI-generated workplace safety documents. (Full Story)

September 10, 2026 - Need to develop health and safety policies, procedures or codes of practice? Read this first - Artificial intelligence (AI) can be helpful in drafting health and safety documents. But it cannot replace your knowledge of your workplace or your responsibility to meet New Brunswick's occupational health and safety requirements. As an employer, you are responsible for ensuring your health and safety policies, procedures and codes of practice comply with New Brunswick's Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations and reflect your particular workplace hazards. (Full Story)

November 4, 2026 - Provincial Government Funding Supports Women, Employers and Workforce Development - The Provincial Government is investing approximately $1.04 million in Women in Resource Development Inc., operating as Equiforce, through the Employment Assistance Services program to advance workforce development and help meet evolving labour market needs across NL. This investment will support a coordinated workforce development strategy that addresses the needs of both job seekers and employers. (Full Story)

October 15, 2026 - More nurses under age 35 leaving NL than anywhere else in Canada: report - A new economic note from an independent public policy think tank indicates NL  is losing its younger nurses at an alarming clip. The study was released Thursday, Oct. 15, and looks at recruitment and retention of nurses across Canada under age 35. While it showed that 34 nurses under the age of 35 left the workforce for every 100 who entered the profession across Canada in 2024, that number spiked to a national worst of 61 in Newfoundland and Labrador that year. (Full Story)

October 15, 2026 - Provincial Government Recognizes Disability Employment Awareness Month and Supports Inclusive Employment - The Provincial Government is recognizing Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM), highlighting the importance of creating employment opportunities for persons with disabilities while ensuring they have access to the supports needed to participate fully in the workforce. (Full Story)

September 30, 2026 - Canada Funds Newfoundland And Labrador Push To Recruit Francophone Workers - Canada is investing almost $350,000 in a new Newfoundland and Labrador initiative aimed at attracting more French-speaking and bilingual workers to the province. Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab and Newfoundland and Labrador Jobs, Growth and Rural Development Minister Lin Paddock announced $349,684 in federal funding over two years on September 29. (Full Story)

September 8, 2026 - Premier Welcomes Trades NL Support of New and Better Deal to Deliver More Jobs - Premier Tony Wakeham welcomed Trades NL's support for the Churchill Falls and Gull Island development agreement, highlighting significant employment opportunities for skilled trades workers. The agreement guarantees 85% of construction work hours to provincial residents, with priority for Labrador Innu. Gull Island could employ 5,000 workers at peak construction, creating thousands of well-paying jobs, apprenticeships and long-term career opportunities. (Full Story)

November 3, 2026 - What the Union of Northern Workers' new leader is thinking - The new president of the Union of Northern Workers spent time with Cabin Radio setting out some of the changes he's hoping to make. Bassel Sleem, formerly president of the City of Yellowknife's union local, was elected to represent thousands of workers across the NWT. Sleem thinks the union can do a better job of bringing its locals together and advocating for its members. (Full Story)

November 2, 2026 - GNWT opens applications for workforce readiness program - The territorial government's workforce readiness program – offering up to $100,000 per project – is now accepting applications. Announced in September, the funding program is meant to support community and Indigenous governments to help residents prepare for the potential employment opportunities coming with major projects. (Full Story)

October 1, 2026 - WSCC Enhances Employer Services to Support Northern Businesses - The Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) is introducing a dedicated Employer Support team to improve service delivery for businesses across the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. The team will provide employers with a single point of contact and offer immediate assistance with general questions and account management, such as navigating online services on WSCC Connect, business registration, obtaining a clearance and submitting payroll. (Full Story)

September 28, 2026 - The Northwest Territories invites 105 candidates to pursue nomination for permanent residence - On September 25, the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) invited 105 foreign workers to apply for territorial nomination. Once nominated by the territory, a successful nominee can apply to the federal government for Canadian permanent residence (PR). Nominees may be eligible for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) after they submit their PR application. (Full Story)

September 28, 2026 - Yellowknife family urges Ottawa to renew support for employment program that helped their son - A Yellowknife family said they're hoping the federal government will renew critical funding for an inclusive employment program for people with autism or intellectual disabilities, which is set to expire in the coming months. Nearly 500,000 Canadians with autism or intellectual disabilities who are willing and able to work, are currently unemployed, according to Inclusion Canada. (Full Story)

November 9, 2026 - For too many workers, wages aren't keeping pace with costs - A report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives finds that Nova Scotia's living wage has grown by 3.73% this year to $28.63 an hour. The report also finds that Nova Scotia's minimum wage of $17.00 an hour is just 59.38% of this amount, and that while only roughly 10% of Nova Scotia's workers earn the minimum wage, 20.42% make less than $20.00 an hour, and close to 50% earn less than a living wage. (Full Story)

October 9, 2026 - Op-ed: Not all injuries are visible - October 10 is World Mental Health Day. It is an opportunity to reinforce a message that every worker and employer needs to hear: mental health matters at work. In 2025, WCB recorded 174 psychological injury claims. About half involved first responders. The rest came from workers across a range of occupations. Some injuries resulted from a single traumatic event. Others developed over time through repeated exposure to significant workplace stressors. (Full Story)

September 8, 2026 - Changes to Labour Standards Code Will Strengthen Protections for Workers - The Province has introduced Labour Standards Code amendments to strengthen worker protections and increase earnings. Changes include reducing the weekly overtime threshold from 48 to 44 hours, expanding overtime eligibility to include voluntary extra hours, ensuring tips and gratuities go to the employees who earn them, and providing government with additional tools to recover unpaid wages owed to workers. (Full Story)

September 1, 2026 - 2027 Employer Assessment Rates Are Now Available in MyAccount - Employers can now access their 2027 assessment rate and full experience rating statement by navigating to the Forms & Letters tab on MyAccount. For the first time in a generation, the average employer assessment rate is being reduced in 2027 to $2.25 per $100 of assessable payroll. This rate reduction will put $75 million back into Nova Scotia's economy, helping employers across the province reinvest, grow, and support their people. (Full Story)

October 21, 2026 - Casual student support staff approvals in Nunavut drops from 75 to 15 - Nunavut's Education Department approved 15 requests for casual student support assistants this school year, one-fifth of the number it approved the school year prior. Of those 15, a total of 11 have been hired, according to figures the department provided. Some positions couldn't get filled despite recruiting efforts, and others remained vacant due to relief employees filling in or workers going on leave. (Full Story)

October 1, 2026 - WSCC Enhances Employer Services to Support Northern Businesses - The Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) is introducing a dedicated Employer Support team to improve service delivery for businesses across the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. The team will provide employers with a single point of contact and offer immediate assistance with general questions and account management, such as navigating online services on WSCC Connect, business registration, obtaining a clearance and submitting payroll. (Full Story)

September 26, 2026 - Contract nurse questions workers' compensation denial after she was hit by ATV - A nurse who was struck by an ATV this summer in Gjoa Haven says she won't return to Nunavut because she feels unsupported by the territorial government and Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission. Vo said her nursing contracts did not tell her that an injury while walking between her employer-provided accommodation and her work might not be covered. (Full Story)

November 5, 2026 - Ontario construction needs more women as major projects drive demand for workers - Ontario's construction industry is making progress in attracting women, but much more needs to be done to ensure they are welcomed, supported and able to build lasting careers in the skilled trades, according to three speakers at a recent Women in Construction webinar. While the government has rolled out a series of initiatives to get more women into the trades, just five per cent of construction apprentices in Ontario are women, they noted. (Full Story)

November 4, 2026 - Early childhood educators call out Ontario over wage freeze, while child care capped at $22 until 2027 - Early childhood educators called out the Ontario government at Queen's Park Wednesday after a recent memo revealed a wage freeze, meaning workers will not receive an expected annual $1-per-hour increase in 2027. Educators and advocates are calling on the province to restore and enhance annual pay increases. They also want Ontario to develop a wage grid where educators can see how their compensation will increase with experience and education. (Full Story)

November 4, 2026 - Veolia launches free workforce training program in Canada - Veolia has launched the Veolia Workforce Academy North America in Canada, a free fully digital training program to help Canadians begin and advance careers in the water and wastewater sector. The academy is designed to reduce barriers to entry by providing online training at no cost while strengthening the environmental security of communities across Canada. (Full Story)

October 31, 2026 - Northern Ontario employers can now apply for Canada Summer Jobs 2027 wage subsidies - Local employers and organizations are being encouraged to prepare their applications for the 2027 Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program. The Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario has announced that the employer application period for CSJ 2027 is open until December 3. Last year, Canada Summer Jobs provided $1.6 million in funding to 125 employers, supporting the creation of 382 summer jobs for young people. (Full Story)

October 28, 2026 - Ontario pauses some skills training funding for unemployed people: career colleges - In addition to freezing Ontario Student Assistance Program payments to all private post-secondary institutions, the province has paused at least some funding through Better Jobs Ontario, which helps unemployed people get skills training. But the government won't explicitly say so. There has been no public communication from the government about the status of the program. (Full Story)

October 22, 2026 - Ontario Saving Businesses $160 Million as WSIB Lowers Premiums - Ontario is continuing to lead the country in lowering costs for businesses, with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) decreasing the average premium rate from $1.23 to $1.18 per $100 of insurable payroll for more than 80 per cent of premium paying businesses in 2027. This reduction will save employers a total of $160 million in 2027, furthering a series of reductions that have brought Ontario's average premium rate to nearly 30 per cent below the national average. (Full Story)

October 14, 2026 - Ontario Employment Rates Still Lag Pre-Pandemic Levels In Four Regions - Employment rates (the share of employed working-age population over age 15) in four of Ontario's five distinct regions are still below pre-COVID 19 levels, with southwestern Ontario's employment rate having increased just 0.6 percentage points above 2019 levels, finds a new study published by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. (Full Story)

October 13, 2026 - Fired After a Workplace Injury? WSIAT on Re-Employment Rights in Ontario - A 2026 WSIAT decision clarifies when firing an injured worker breaches Ontario's re-employment law—even if the stated reason is a safety violation. Learn what this means for you. Under section 41 of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, the Tribunal held that an employer's re-employment obligation includes an implied duty to maintain the employment relationship after a workplace injury, not just a duty to offer work once the worker is ready to return. (Full Story)

October 9, 2026 - Ontario increases OINP points for workers earning $80,000 or more - Ontario has increased the points available to candidates earning higher incomes under its Ontario Workforce Priority stream, giving eligible applicants a potential boost in the race for provincial nomination. Effective Oct. 5, 2026, candidates who earned $80,000 or more in a single year within the past five years will receive 10 points under the stream's “Canadian work experience: earnings history” scoring factor. (Full Story)

October 8, 2026 - When Is Modified Work 'Suitable' Under Ontario's WSIB? - A 2026 WSIAT ruling explains when modified work is truly suitable for injured workers — and what happens when voice software fails in practice. Under Ontario's Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, an employer's modified-work offer must be genuinely safe and suitable — meaning it must not expose the worker to re-injury or require them to exceed their accepted medical restrictions in practice, not just in theory. (Full Story)

September 29, 2026 - Ontario Protecting Workers and Businesses From Latest U.S. Trade Actions - In response to the United States government's latest import ban on Canadian alcohol, dairy products and motorcycles, the Ontario government is expanding eligibility under the Protect Ontario Financing Program (POFP) to protect impacted workers and businesses. The expansion reflects the government's adaptive approach towards ongoing U.S. trade actions, ensuring businesses are equipped with the capital support needed to withstand mounting operational pressures, keep workers on the job. (Full Story)

November 9, 2026 - P.E.I.'s minimum wage still nearly $7 below living wage - Higher housing, transportation costs among the factors driving this year's living wage increase. Prince Edward Islanders need to earn $24.08 an hour to cover basic living expenses, according to a new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. That's nearly $7 more than the province's current minimum wage of $17.30 an hour. For workers earning minimum wage, that gap can mean making difficult choices about basic needs. (Full Story)

October 12, 2026 - What should P.E.I.'s minimum wage be? Look beyond inflation for the answer, says think-tank - As a review of Prince Edward Island's minimum wage gets underway, a policy researcher says the province should take a much closer look at the rising costs facing low-income workers and how they compare with overall inflation when deciding future increases. P.E.I.'s minimum wage rose to $17.30 an hour on Oct. 1, with another 30-cent increase scheduled for April 2027. (Full Story)

September 16, 2026 - P.E.I. launches online registry for certified tradespeople - Prince Edward Island has launched an online tool to help certified tradespeople work across the country. The Credential Verification Registry can be used to check for certifications issued since 2006. Searches can be done using a person's name and certification number. Employers, contractors and homeowners can use it to see if a person holds a Certificate of Qualification and/or Red Seal. (Full Story)

November 2, 2026 - Fort Saskatchewan career fair connects students with skilled trades opportunities - Saskatchewan Pension Plan turns 40 as workplace coverage gap persists - The Saskatchewan Pension Plan (SPP) marked its 40th anniversary on Thursday, with the retirement-coverage gap it was created to fill still wide open. Established in 1986 to help people with little or no access to a workplace pension save for retirement, the voluntary defined contribution plan now has more than 32,000 members and more than $900 million in assets, SPP said. (Full Story)

October 29, 2026 - Public consultation opens as the WCB announces 2027 preliminary average premium rate - The Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board announced the 2027 preliminary average employer premium rate will remain unchanged from the 2026 rate at $1.22 per hundred dollars of assessable payroll. This leads to the start of a 30-day consultation process period for Saskatchewan WCB customers to provide feedback on the proposed rate. (Full Story)

October 13, 2026 - Saskatchewan posts second-lowest unemployment rate in Canada - The latest data from Statistics Canada ranks Saskatchewan with the second lowest unemployment rate among provinces. Saskatchewan's labour market added 2,400 jobs year-over-year in September, with a 5.4 per cent unemployment rate compared to the national average of 6.5 per cent. Alternatively, the youth unemployment declined to 11.4 per cent, placing the province well below the national average of 13 per cent. (Full Story)

October 2, 2026 - Is the minimum wage increase enough in Saskatchewan? - With the recent increase to the minimum wage in Saskatchewan to $15.70 an hour, Swift Current Online wants to know if you think it's enough. Currently, Saskatchewan has the second-lowest minimum wage, only ahead of Alberta, where it's still $15 an hour. Do you think a further increase could help drive more workers to come to Saskatchewan? Do you think it's too much, disincentivizing people from striving for more skilled jobs that demand a higher pay? (Full Story)

September 29, 2026 - Trying to Keep Up: 2025 Living wage update for Regina and Saskatoon - With Saskatchewan's forthcoming increase in the minimum wage, this analysis examines what it takes to make a living wage. On October 1, 2026, the province will raise the minimum wage to $15.70 an hour. That falls far short of the 2025 living wage for Regina, which is $22.50 per hour and the 2025 living wage for Saskatoon, which is $21.50 per hour. (Full Story)

September 25, 2026 - WorkSafe Saskatchewan and WCB launch mobile research lab - WorkSafe Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board are taking workplace injury prevention research directly into Saskatchewan workplaces with the launch of a new mobile research lab. The project will allow employers to access research-grade technology and expertise at no cost to help identify workplace demands, exposures and factors that may contribute to injuries or illness. (Full Story)

September 3, 2026 - Skilled trades drawing Saskatchewan workers later in life - The average Saskatchewan apprentice starts Level 1 training at the age of 27, years after high school and, in some cases, after already pursuing another career. Now, skilled trades are getting renewed attention as artificial intelligence creates uncertainty around the future of some desk jobs, while major infrastructure spending continues to drive demand for workers. (Full Story)

October 27, 2026 - Yukoners react to increased living wage cited in report - It's costing more for Whitehorse residents to afford basic goods. A report by the Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition (YAPC) has found the living wage for a single-person household in the capital has increased by $1.21 per hour up to $32.43 per hour. A single-parent household in Whitehorse that has one child now has to earn almost $4 more, up to $37.80 per hour. (Full Story)

October 9, 2026 - Yukon wildland firefighters welcome plan to expand presumptive cancer coverage - The Yukon government's plan to extend presumptive cancer coverage to wildland firefighters is being welcomed by people who work in the industry. The Yukon government tabled a bill on Tuesday that would amend the territory's Workers' Safety and Compensation Act to include wildland firefighters under presumptive cancer coverage. Currently, only full-time and part-time structural firefighters are covered under the act and wildland firefighters are not included. (Full Story)

September 24, 2026 - WSCB announces 2027 industry assessment rates - Workers' Safety and Compensation Board (WSCB) announces the 2027 assessment rates, industry classifications and maximum annual earnings rates. Assessment rates for 2027 will decrease across all rate groups with no industry reclassifications. The WSCB funding policy requires the board to maintain a funded position between 121 and 129 per cent of total liabilities, keeping employer rates stable, and providing benefits to injured workers both now and well into the future. (Full Story)