Human Capital Law & Policy

Off to Work: Improving the School-to-Work Transition for Recent University Graduates

Off to Work: Improving the School-to-Work Transition for Recent University Graduates

Human capital is maximized when a worker’s qualifications and skills match those required by their…

June 27, 2016 - Human Capital Law & Policy

Federal Liberals Reverse Conservative Labour Legislation – Does the Certification Model Have an Effect on Union Density?

Federal Liberals Reverse Conservative Labour Legislation – Does the Certification Model Have an Effect on Union Density?

The federal government is poised to enact Bill C-4 to reverse two pieces of legislation enacted by…

April 25, 2016 - Human Capital Law & Policy

An Update on Union Density in BC

An Update on Union Density in BC

After tracking Canadian density rates for a number of years, overall union density in BC has now…

March 04, 2016 - Human Capital Law & Policy

Projections Point to Balanced Labour Market Conditions in BC

Projections Point to Balanced Labour Market Conditions in BC

The BC Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training recently released its updated labour market…

January 21, 2016 - Human Capital Law & Policy

Labour Mobility an Essential Feature of Canada's Regional Labour Markets

Labour Mobility an Essential Feature of Canada's Regional Labour Markets

Canada’s labour market is dynamic. People move freely across provincial borders for a mix of…

November 18, 2015 - Human Capital Law & Policy

Labour Demand and Supply in Canada: The Big Picture

Labour Demand and Supply in Canada: The Big Picture

Concerns over labour shortages continue to be voiced by some leading employer organizations. The…

August 25, 2015 - Human Capital Law & Policy

Trends in Unionization...in Canada and the Wider World

Trends in Unionization...in Canada and the Wider World

In many industrial countries the union movement is struggling to adapt to the accelerating pace of…

June 29, 2015 - Human Capital Law & Policy

Resolving Strikes in Essential Services – The Supreme Court of Canada Weighs In

Resolving Strikes in Essential Services – The Supreme Court of Canada Weighs In

This edition of Human Capital Law and Policy was guest authored by Delayne Sartison, Q.C., Partner,…

April 16, 2015 - Human Capital Law & Policy

Will Future Labour Shortages Imperil the BC Economy?

Will Future Labour Shortages Imperil the BC Economy?

The critical role of human capital in today’s economy, the fact that many employers continue to…

March 06, 2015 - Human Capital Law & Policy

Critical Success Factors and Talent Risks for BC

Critical Success Factors and Talent Risks for BC

The September issue of this newsletter reviewed the international, labour market and public policy…

December 02, 2014 - Human Capital Law & Policy

'Talentism,' Mobility and Migration: Implications for BC's Labour Market

'Talentism,' Mobility and Migration: Implications for BC's Labour Market

This edition of Human Capital Law and Policy was guest authored by Kerry Jothen, CEO of Human…

October 06, 2014 - Human Capital Law & Policy

Debate Over the Minimum Wage Heats Up

Debate Over the Minimum Wage Heats Up

Proposals to increase the minimum wage have been gathering speed on both sides of the Canada-U.S.…

July 30, 2014 - Human Capital Law & Policy