We're pleased indeed to announce that Yosie Saint-Cyr has joined Slaw as a regular contributor. Yosie was called to the Quebec bar in 1988, where she practised employment and labour law until 1999. For over 10 years Yosie has been the Managing Editor of the Human Resources and Compliance Collection from First Reference and she is the managing editor of the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA) of Ontario's monthly member e-newsletter ELAW. She is one of Canada's best-known and most-respected HR authors, with an extensive background in employment and labour law across the country.

Yosie can also be found on Twitter @yosie23.

Please welcome Yosie Saint-Cyr to the Slaw community.

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3 Comments on “Yosie Saint-Cyr”

  1. Dan Michaluk says:

    Hi Yosie, and welcome aboard. I'm looking forward to some great employment-related input! Dan.

  2. Welcome, Yosie! I'm glad you have joined us.

    Cheers,
    Connie

  3. Yes indeed, a big Slaw welcome! And thanks for volunteering your time with us.

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