From 'Eh' to 'Z' - 51 Reasons (or less) why Canadian Screening is Different - FREE Webinar - CPHR NL

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From ‘Eh’ to ‘Z’ – 51 Reasons (or less) why Canadian Screening is Different – FREE Webinar

October 23 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
American corporate culture and head offices impact background screening policies in Canada.
Canadian and U.S. background screening may seem similar — but the differences are critical. In this session, we’ll explore key distinctions, and why ‘lifting and shifting’ policies like provincial vs. federal criminal record checks, SIN vs. SSN, and other US practices just don’t make sense north of the border. We’ll also cover U.S.-specific practices like adverse action and drug screening, and contrast them with Canadian norms. Attendees will learn how to tailor screening programs to cross-border legal and cultural realities, without exposing yourselves to risk.
 
CPD hours
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Competency
1.0 Intermediate Level   Senior Level
 
 
Thank You to our Sponsor, Triton:
 
Triton
 
Presenter: Iain Murray – Vice President of Business Development, Triton (Click for Iain’s Bio)
Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the key legal, procedural, and cultural differences between Canadian and U.S. background screening practices.
  • Identify why U.S. screening policies — such as those involving Social Security Numbers, federal criminal checks, and drug testing — may not be compliant or effective in the Canadian context.
  • Learn how to adapt or design background screening programs that align with Canadian laws, provincial/federal distinctions, and cultural expectations.
  • Recognize the risks of directly “lifting and shifting” U.S. screening processes to Canadian operations and how to avoid them.
  • Gain practical strategies to meet cross-border compliance while supporting organizational hiring goals.
Who should attend:
This session is designed for HR professionals, recruiters, compliance officers, and talent acquisition leaders responsible for hiring in Canadian operations, especially those working for organizations with U.S. parent companies or cross-border recruitment needs. It will benefit anyone seeking to align screening practices with Canadian laws, reduce compliance risks, and improve hiring efficiency.
Format: Live Online – Zoom Webinar
All login information will be sent to you via email the day prior to the session. Please check your junk/spam folder if it has not come through to your in-box.

Note: If you have not received your login access information the day prior to the webinar date, please email pd@cphrbc.ca or sign-in your CPHR BC & Yukon Portal (under “My Events”) for the webinar instructions.
Time:  2:00 – 3:00PM – Newfoundland and Labrador local time

Both registration and payment are required for every person attending this webinar. All enquiries can be directed to pd@cphrbc.ca.
 
This webinar is complimentary to all CPHR-NL members. Register early to avoid disappointment!
Check your bi-weekly Member newsletter for your code to register for FREE.
 
Registration Fees
 

Registration Deadline:
 OCTOBER 21, 2025
Member

FREE!
Non-Member

$69.99
 
Fees & Cancellation Policy:
• Fees and/or agenda are subject to change without notice.
• All pricing excludes applicable taxes. HST/GST # 119446714
• A full refund, less a $10 processing fee, will be issued for cancellations submitted at least one week prior to an event or workshop. Attendee substitutions are permitted; however, member/non-member rate differences will apply. Please submit cancellation or substitution requests by e-mail (pd@cphrbc.ca).
 

Details

Date:
October 23
Time:
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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