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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

We’re updating our Rules of Professional Conduct and Code of Ethics and we need your input!

The Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) is in the process of updating our Rules of Professional Conduct and Code of Ethics. Read More

Workplace Spotlight: EACOM Timber Corporation

With return-to-work on the horizon, more and more Canadian employers are prioritizing safety in the workplace. For some organizations that means mandating staff to wear… Read More

HRPA Celebrates Labour Day

Labour Day (Monday, September 6) is often seen as a time for rest and recreation, the last day before back to school, and the start… Read More

5 Ways Your HR Resume Should Change Post-COVID

COVID-19 has dramatically altered talent needs. Employers are paying attention to different kinds of job candidates in this current working landscape, and HR professionals on… Read More