Bill 27 – Smoke and Mirrors or Real Change?

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The pandemic has changed how we work.It has changed how people want to work and what’s important to them as burnout levels are at theirhighest. It has changed the landscape of talent and how we attract, fill positions, and retain. New legislation in Bill 27 is intended to help manage this and future changes in ways of working.

At this panel discussion we take a deeper look at the issues behind Bill 27, what it means for workplaces, how it may evolve, and not only what companies can do now to prepare for Bill 27 but also address the very real issues facing employers and employees today.

Join reputed employment lawyer Stuart Rudner and Dan McGarry along with SCNetwork CHRO peer forum member, Katrina McFadden, who very recently served asVice President, Human Resources, North America atWeston Foods,to take a macro view at the plethora of recent government announcements regarding Employment Laws in Ontario, considering their practical implications now and projecting to the future.

Rudner and colleagues will engage in an interactive discussion on current and potential legislation, whether the new legislations will bring about meaningful change, and how to strategically approach them.

Speakers

Stuart Rudner

Stuart Rudner is a leading Employment Lawyer and Mediator. For six consecutive years, he has been selected by his peers for inclusion in ‘The Best Lawyers in Canada’ in Employment Law, and he has been repeatedly named in Canadian HR Reporter’s Employment Lawyers Directory (a comprehensive directory of the top employment law and immigration law practitioners in Canada). He was also named one of Canada’s top Legal Social Media Influencers and recognized as the only Legal Influencer in Canadian HR Law in the first Lexology Awards.

Stuart is the founder and Managing Partner of Rudner Law, which was recently selected as the Silver Winner for Best Labour & Employment Boutique Law Firm in the seventh annual Canadian HR Awards, presented by HRD Canada and supported by Canadian HR Reporter. Rudner Law was also selected as one of the Top Three Employment & Labour Boutiques in Canadian HR Reporter Readers’ Choice Awards for 2019 and 2020. Rudner Law was chosen as the winner of the 2019 and 2020 International Advisory Experts Award – Employment Law within Canada and the winner of the Canadian Employment Law Firm of the Year for 2019 and 2020 in the Global Law Experts Annual Awards.

Stuart is the author of You’re Fired! Just Cause for Dismissal in Canada and has contributed to several other texts. He comments frequently in the media on Employment Law matters, moderates several blogs and hosts a monthly online show: Fire Away. He also enjoys spending time with his family, often in hockey rinks and dance studios. Stuart can be reached at 416-864-8501 or stuart@rudnerlaw.ca.

Dan McGarry

Dan McGarry has been a professional in the field of human resources since it was referred to as ‘personnel management’. His experience includes directing HR departments, serving as a sole practitioner, and providing human resources related consulting services to some of the most recognizable, and respected organizations in the province.

For the past 15+ years Dan has also developed courses and instructed at several Ontario universities and colleges. Currently he is an external faculty member of the Global Labour Research Centre.

He has published articles, contributed, or been cited in multiple textbooks, authored, or co-authored publications related to employment related statutes, and has been a speaker and/or presenter at numerous conferences and seminars.

Katrina McFadden

Katrina is an experienced Human Resources executive who has worked across several industries including telecommunications, manufacturing, and consumer goods with an established history of shifting culture and driving transformation. As an authentic leader who brings a human centric approach to motivating teams, she is a driving force behind her business partners’ success.

Most recently, Katrina was VP Human Resources for Weston Foods, where she used her breadth of experience driving engaged cultures to chart a course for Weston to become the premier North American bakery. Prior to joining Weston Foods, she was VP People and Culture for TELUS, having been attracted to the Customers First commitment and legacy of social purpose. During her time at TELUS Katrina partnered with leadership to drive a focus on wellbeing, diversity, inclusion and belonging while preparing the business for its digitalization journey and contributing to its position in the top 10% of most engaged companies. Katrina came to TELUS from her role as VP People and Culture and CHRO of ArcelorMittal DOFASCO where she led the organization to be awarded as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for five consecutive years in addition to several other awards for the company’s health, wellness, and employee engagement programs.

Katrina holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Waterloo as well as a Masters of Business Administration from McMaster University. Katrina is active in her own community, serving on the Milton Hydro Board of Directors and providing volunteer career coaching to new and recent post-secondary graduates. Katrina previously held the position of Chair for Mohawk College Board of Governors and was a member of the McMaster Alumni Board of Directors. She enjoys being a mentor for future HR leaders and cherishes time spent outdoors with her family.