Canadian Network of Education Human Resource Professionals
Montréal, Canada
March 15 - 17, 2026
The second annual CNEHRP conference will
take place from March 15 to March 17, 2026,
in beautiful downtown Montréal, Quebec, Canada.
Future-Ready HR: Driving Equity, Strategy, and Resilience
As K–12 education systems and school districts across Canada face rapid change, the role of Human Resources has never been more critical. This year’s CNEHRP conference brings together HR leaders and legal experts working in schools to explore how HR can shape governance, champion human rights, and strengthen organizational resilience. Participants will engage in panels, roundtables, and interactive sessions covering topics such as collective bargaining, external investigations, leveraging AI, advancing Truth and Reconciliation, and preparing the next generation of HR leaders. Join us to connect, collaborate, and chart the future of HR in education.
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Role of HR in Governance
Exploring how HR leaders navigate policy, bargaining, and human rights in governance structures where decision-making can be complex and politically charged.AI for School Districts
An interactive session on how HR teams can leverage AI tools in their daily work, unlocking efficiency and smarter decision-making.HR Reimagined:
Weaving Reconciliation into Human Resource Systems
Explore how HR professionals can systematically integrate reconciliation principles and Indigenous perspectives into core human resource functions, from recruitment and retention to policy development and organizational culture transformation.HR Leadership Succession Planning
Building strategies to prepare and mentor the next generation of HR leaders in education. -
Provincial Bargaining Panel
Provincial perspectives on bargaining trends, challenges, and opportunities for collaboration across jurisdictions.Case Law Update
An essential review of recent labour and employment case law shaping HR practice in K-12 education.School Administrators Through an HR Lens
Examining the complexities of working with principals and vice-principals, including union scope issues and strategies for effective leadership in both unionized and non-unionized contexts.Navigating External Investigations
Best practices for HR leaders managing advanced investigations, from working with external investigators to addressing equity issues.
The conference theme and structure aim to provide a comprehensive approach to addressing these critical topics, fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking environment for human resource/labour relations leaders and professionals in the Canadian K-12 education sector.
Who Should Attend?
The CNEHRP conference is targeted at HR and Labour Relations Leaders, negotiators and management representatives employed in school boards and districts, as well as legal counsel representing school boards and districts.