Osgoode Professional Development has been named a winner in the Canadian HR Reporter Readers’ Choice 2026 awards, reaffirming its leadership in labor relations training and professional legal education across Canada.
Voted by HR professionals, executives, and industry practitioners, the Readers’ Choice awards highlight organizations that consistently deliver value in an evolving HR landscape. This recognition underscores Osgoode Professional Development’s commitment to practical, real-world learning that equips professionals with the tools they need to navigate complex workplace challenges.
As the lifelong learning arm of Osgoode Hall Law School, Osgoode Professional Development provides interdisciplinary, graduate-level legal education designed for both legal and non-legal professionals. Its extensive portfolio includes one of Canada’s most comprehensive offerings in labor and employment law education, supporting HR leaders, executives, and workplace decision-makers.
The organization’s award-winning labor relations programming stands out for its practitioner-led approach. Courses are taught by experienced lawyers actively working in the field, ensuring content reflects the latest case law, regulatory updates, and emerging workplace trends. This focus on immediacy and relevance has helped professionals apply learnings directly to real-world scenarios.
Continuous innovation has also been central to Osgoode Professional Development’s success. From pioneering distance learning in legal education to expanding flexible online delivery and regularly updating curriculum topics—such as workplace privacy, investigations, and return-to-office mandates—the organization remains at the forefront of modern professional training.
The 2026 Readers’ Choice recognition reflects the trust and confidence of the HR community, further cementing Osgoode Professional Development’s reputation as a trusted partner in developing workplace expertise and advancing professional excellence.
About Osgoode Professional Development
Osgoode Professional Development is the continuing education arm of Osgoode Hall Law School. It delivers innovative, flexible legal education programs designed to enhance knowledge, capability, and professional growth across industries.
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