AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHiring Outlook: Canadian employers expect seasonal hiring to rise, with full-time roles in the mix. Applications are also open for 2027 Canada Summer Jobs wage subsidies. Labour Market: Payroll employment fell by 49,600 in August as Census hiring wound down, while weekly earnings rose 3.7%. Skills and Immigration: Manitoba is pressing Ottawa to reconsider international-student restrictions, saying skilled-trades graduates help meet labour needs; Assiniboine College expects annual graduates to drop from more than 3,000 to about 2,000. Workplace Pay: A survey found 81% of Canadian workers would rather receive a cash bonus than attend a holiday party. Budget Watch: Carney’s budget, due Thursday, is expected to include business tax incentives and infrastructure investment, with potential implications for employers and jobs.
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