From 'Eh' to 'Z' - 51 Reasons (or less) why Canadian Screening is Different - FREE Webinar
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.
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.
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Thank You to our Sponsor 
| Presenter: Iain Murray – Vice President of Business Development, Triton (Click for Iain’s Bio) |
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| 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: 9:30 – 10:30AM – Pacific Time / Yukon Time
Both registration and payment are required for every person attending this webinar. All enquiries can be directed to pd@cphrbc.ca. |
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This webinar is complimentary to all CPHR PEI members. Register early to avoid disappointment!
Email main@cphrpei.ca for your code to register for FREE.
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Registration Deadline: |
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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).
