More Canadians over the age of 65 are continuing to work, whether full time, part time, or through multiple jobs. For employers, this is no longer a temporary trend; it is a workforce shift that is reshaping hiring, workplace policies, accommodations, benefits, and long-term planning.

Ontario-based workers can now track their exposure to 11 hazardous substances through Canada’s first-ever occupational exposure registry (OER). The province’s newly launched online portal is

Women are significantly underrepresented in the skilled trades sector, which directly limits the pool of qualified workers that the facilities management industry depends on.

The facility management industry is preparing for higher workloads, modest budget growth and a more deliberate approach to staffing and project risk over the next year.

Job satisfaction in facilities management is rarely discussed, yet it has never been more important, especially given the essential nature of the work involved.

Indigenous participation in Ontario’s economy is vital for advancing both community prosperity and broader business growth. Yet many Indigenous people face persistent barriers to education and employment.

Sourcing the right technology is becoming increasingly crucial for facility managers who oversee understaffed teams while facing more work orders.

Facility management professionals are preparing action plans in light of potential tariff impacts and sharing how the situation is creating unity within the sector.

The U.S.-imposed tariffs on Canadian goods and Ottawa’s retaliatory measures will impact facility management across North America.

Being actively disengaged at work is equivalent to or worse than being unemployed when it comes to well-being.

The United Nations Environment Assembly adopted a resolution on March 2, 2022, to end plastic pollution by 2040.

The deadline for Canadian businesses to file their first annual report on supply chain transparency is fast approaching.

A new set of standards defines minimum sustainability criteria for high-volume materials used in architecture and interior projects.

Facility management departments need to be nimble and responsive to the rising emphasis on diversity and inclusion.

Facility managers are now sitting at the boardroom table, participating in discussions and strategy focused on the future of work and the organizational purpose of the workplace.

A discussion earlier this year gleaned perspectives from women executives on how they promote the FM industry.

In the past, cleaning suppliers, landscapers, and pest control companies dominated FM shows. Not anymore.