AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLabour Dispute: Nearly 1,300 United Steelworkers members at Teck’s Highland Valley Copper mine near Kamloops are on strike after contract talks failed; the mine is operating at reduced capacity. Temporary Foreign Workers: Ottawa has announced new protections and open work permits, while long-term-care providers warn tighter immigration rules could cost homes foreign staff. Public-Sector Jobs: Parks Canada is preparing to cut hundreds of positions, with nearly half of staff in the N.W.T. and Yukon potentially affected; its Banff search-and-rescue dog program is also ending. Workplace Watch: Documents show Amazon used an AI tool to assess unionization risks in Canadian warehouses. Hiring and Skills: Canada has updated Express Entry points for some high-wage occupations, while a new teacher-education program at Mount Allison aims to help meet demand.
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