AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLabour Market: Canada lost 4,700 jobs in October as unemployment rose to 6.7%, extending a three-month employment slide. Saskatchewan added 5,900 jobs, while B.C. gained more than 12,000, mostly not full-time. Immigration and Hiring: Ottawa made its rural immigration program permanent, reserving 5,500 spaces to help communities fill vacancies. A separate plan offers up to 200,000 temporary residents a path to permanent status by 2027. Ottawa is also easing some low-wage temporary-worker rules, including longer hiring periods. Investment and Jobs: Honda plans C$867 million for Canadian operations, including C$166 million to retool its Alliston plant, and says it will maintain its 4,000-person workforce. A new federal forestry package offers support for the sector, but funding is not expected before 2027–28 as mill closures and layoffs continue. Public-Sector Outlook: Nearly 3,000 Parks Canada employees face potential job cuts, while the Canadian Army is cutting reserve positions and cancelling some training.
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