Canada Zone
The ChubbWorks for Canada ZoneSM offers loss prevention information selected for Canadian organizations, with a focus on information relevant to Employment Practices Liability Exposure. ChubbWorks has teamed with highly respected Canadian law firms to provide commentary and analysis of current legal issues and decisions that affect the Canadian workplace. All of the contributors are on Chubb's Panel Counsel list and can be used by Chubb insureds. The ChubbWorks for Canada Zone is designed to complement the full ChubbWorks site for Canadian Clients.
The contributing law firms are:
Alexander Holburn Beaudin & Lang LLP
McLennan Ross LLP
Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP
What's New
The DOJ takes down a malware marketplace. We comment on dark web marketplaces that package malware, infrastructure, and support for novice criminals and outline how organizations can counter this expanding threat.
A survey reveals IT personnel are unable to effectively "threat map", which leaves them vulnerable. We comment on how linking routine tasks to specific cyber risks (threat mapping) empowers employees to recognize danger and help limit loss.
A survey reveals ex-employees are still using passwords. We comment on concrete measures such as MFA, access reviews, and verification testing, which can help prevent past employees from silently retaining or regaining access to company systems.
Latest Numbers
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Unemployment Rate
4.3% in Jan 2026 -
Payroll Employment
+130,000(p) in Jan 2026 -
Average Hourly Earnings
+$0.15(p) in Jan 2026 -
Employment Cost Index (ECI)
+0.7% in 4th Qtr of 2025 -
Productivity
+4.9% in 3rd Qtr of 2025
Source: Department of Labor