New Year, New Opportunities for Professional Growth!

2025 is here, and it’s the perfect time to focus on advancing your career, forging meaningful connections, and seizing opportunities to elevate your professional journey. We’re excited to bring you a dynamic lineup of events designed to enhance your skills, keep you ahead of industry trends, and connect you with a thriving community of HR professionals.

Here’s an exclusive preview of what’s in store for 2025, featuring highlights from the first quarter and a look ahead at select upcoming events.

January 2025

Workplace Investigations Training and Certificate Program
Dates: January 13–23, 2025
Details: Gain essential skills to conduct thorough and effective workplace investigations.

2025 Mentorship Kick-Off
Date: January 15, 2025
Details: Start the year by building a rewarding mentor-mentee relationship to support your growth.

HR Power Lunch: Pay Transparency Bill 149 and Other Upcoming Amendments
Date: January 16, 2025
Details: Learn about the latest legislative changes, including the impact of Bill 149 on HR practices.

From Hiring to Firing: Protecting Your Business
Date: January 22, 2025
Details: Equip yourself with strategies to manage the employee lifecycle while safeguarding your business.

HRPA Student Coffee Chat: Compliance Works
Date: January 22, 2025
Details: A casual conversation for students to explore compliance and regulatory matters in HR.

A Complete Guide to Employment Law
Dates: January 29–30, 2025
Details: Get an in-depth understanding of employment law and its applications in HR.

HR Trends for 2025: Embracing Disruption by AIHR
Date: January 29, 2025
Details: Discover the latest trends shaping HR, including AI-driven transformations.

HR Power Lunch: Employee Health Testing – Medical Surveillance and More
Date: January 30, 2025
Details: Gain insights into employee health testing and medical surveillance strategies.

Indigenous Works: Attracting and Recruiting Post-Secondary Talent
Date: January 30, 2025
Details: Explore strategies to attract and support Indigenous post-secondary talent in your organization.

February 2025

Winning Against Resistance to Change
Date: February 4, 2025
Details: Learn techniques to manage resistance to change and drive organizational success.

HR Power Lunch: Disability Claims Management – Workplace Injuries (WSIB)
Date: February 13, 2025
Details: A focused session on handling workplace injury claims and WSIB processes.

Workplace Investigations Training and Certificate Program
Dates: February 24–March 6, 2025
Details: Further develop your investigative expertise with comprehensive training.

Ignite: Talent
Date: February 26, 2025
Details: This virtual learning experience will focus on aligning your talent strategy with tech innovation while promoting inclusion and engagement.

The Osgoode Certificate in Labour Law
Dates: February 26–April 2, 2025
Details: Expand your knowledge of labour law and its practical implications.

Canadian Pensions Certificate Program
Dates: February 26–March 7, 2025
Details: Master the essentials of managing pension systems and retirement plans.

HR Power Lunch: Going to Arbitration? A Live Simulation Experience
Date: February 27, 2025
Details: Engage in a live simulation to better understand arbitration processes.

Indigenous Works: Research in Employment and HR
Date: February 27, 2025
Details: Discuss Indigenous research methodologies and their impact on HR.

March 2025

LeaderLab
Date: March 19, 2025
Details: Exceptional learning breakfast event crafted exclusively for senior and executive HR leaders. Registration to open soon!

Mental Health Certificate for HR Professionals
Dates: March 18–April 3, 2025
Details: Address mental health challenges effectively and foster workplace well-being.

HRPA’s Quarterly Legal Updates Q2
Date: March 19, 2025
Details: Stay updated on the latest legal changes and their implications for HR.

Upcoming Highlights for 2025

33rd Annual HR Law Conference (details coming soon!)
Date: May 7, 2025
Details: A hybrid event exploring evolving HR legal challenges for HR professionals.

Ignite: Wellness
Date: June 4, 2025
Details: A hybrid event dedicated to financial, psychological and health wellness.

Ignite: IDEA
Date: September 18, 2025
Details: A hybrid event dedicated to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility.

This is just a preview of what HRPA has in store for 2025! From webinars and workshops to networking events, our lineup is designed to provide opportunities for growth, learning, and connection.

Stay tuned to our Events Page for updates, registration details, and more. Let’s make 2025 a year of professional excellence.