AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWorkplace Monitoring: TD says it will use WorkiQ software to track some employees’ browser and chat/meeting activity to improve productivity, sparking consent and privacy concerns. Biosafety Leadership: Canada’s National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg is again seeking new leadership after VP Jason Kindrachuk steps down June 28, citing the need to return full-time to research. Labour & HR Policy: Canada’s new Employment Standards Act in PEI is set to bring big changes for workplaces. Hiring & Skills: OpenText announced a jobs push to create a Cork Centre of Excellence, while a cyber bootcamp aims to match tech-savvy veterans with employers. Immigration & Jobs Pathways: Canada’s Express Entry 2026 guidance lists prioritized jobs and categories for permanent residence. Housing & Employment Link: Victoria’s housing strategy review says the city is still missing targets for medium- and low-income homes, affecting long-term workforce affordability. Wildfire Disruption: Lytton, B.C. faces renewed evacuations as the Saw Creek wildfire threatens a community still recovering from the 2021 disaster.
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