Following our June 2023 newsletter, ACSESS has continued to make the staffing industry's views known across various policy issues. We have represented members on several public policy fronts, including industry licensing, rate reform consultations, pay transparency, employment standards and federal procurement. ACSESS has been focused on educating members on new licensing requirements for staffing and recruitment firms while working closely with government on some aspects of the new framework that require further consideration. As always, we are actively engaged and focused on relationship building with key government officials on a national scale.
Because of the unique attributes of staffing and recruitment in Canada, a major focus of the association’s advocacy is to proactively ensure that employment laws do not impede staffing agency operations or unnecessarily increase costs, which could reduce labor market flexibility. We are very pleased to share that - In its most recent 2022/23 economic report - Staffing Industry Analysts recognizes Canada as the market with the least regulations and legislative restrictions in the world.
With the support of our chapter leaders, ACSESS welcomed over 600 staffing and recruitment firms to our most recent educational sessions hosted for members in Ontario and Quebec. We look forward to hosting several educational sessions in western provinces later this Fall.
Our membership committee continues to collaborate and roll our recruitment initiatives across the country. ACSESS now represents over 85% of industry operating revenues on a national scale and have welcomed over 50 new corporate members over the course of the summer months!
I want to take this opportunity to thank our staff, dedicated volunteers (national, chapter and committee leaders) for your continued leadership and support.
Mary McIninch
Executive Director, Government Relations/Directrice Générale
