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Non Members - $69.99 + tax

Registration Deadline: October 21, 2025

This webinar is hosted by CPHR BC & Yukon. Registration, attendance and cancellations will be processed directly by CPHR BC & Yukon. 

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CPD: 1.0 CPD hours

About the 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.

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.

Both registration and payment are required for every person attending this webinar. Questions about registration or receipt can be directed to pd@cphrbc.ca.

Note: If you have not received your login access information the day prior to the webinar date, or for inquiries regarding online workshops, please email pd@cphrbc.ca or call 604.684.7228.

• 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).