Canadian Labour CongressA Canadian labour organization which brings together national, international unions and provincial federations of labour and community-based labour councils.
HR Certification InstituteHRCI is the credentialing and learning organization for the human resources profession
HR Policy AssociationAn organization of chief human resource officers representing some of the largest employers doing business in the United States and globally.
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP)A nonprofit organization, whose stated aim is to be a leading objective and independent global source of employee benefits, compensation and financial literacy education and information.
International Labour Organization (ILO)The ILO is an internationally recognized organization establlished to promote rights at work, encourage decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection and strengthen dialogue on work-related issues.
Labour and Employment Relations Association (LERA)Headquartered in the U.S. this is a membership organization where professionals interested in all aspects of labor and employment relations network to share ideas and learn about new developments, issues, and practices in the field
Ontario Federation of LabourRepresents 54 unions and 1 million workers and serves as an umbrella group for working people and their unions.
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Virginia SHRM is an HR membership organization that provides resources (including standards and best practice guidance) to serve the needs of HR professionals and advance the professional practice of human resource management.
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C.D.Howe Research InstituteC.D. Howe Institute is an independent not-for-profit research institute whose stated mission is to raise living standards by fostering economically sound public policies.
Canadian Centre for Policy AlternativesThe organization researches and publishes reports, studies, books and commentary on a wide range of public policy issues. Its publications include Work Life, a commentary and analysis on Labour matters.
Fraser InstituteThe Fraser Institute's stated aims on the website is to improve the quality of life for Canadians, their families, and future generations by studying, measuring, and broadly communicating the effects of government policies, entrepreneurship, and choice on their well-being.
Public Policy ForumThe organization brings together leaders, expertise and perspectives across Canada on policy issues in three thematic areasPublic service and governance; human capital; and the economy and competitiveness.