AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoStellantis Brampton fight: Unifor says it won’t return to bargaining unless Ottawa blocks the automaker’s plan to sell the Brampton plant, a move that could end jobs for about 2,200 workers. Workplace safety & jobs: Moose Jaw’s Kinsmen Sportsplex reopened after a chlorine alarm during pool maintenance; regular programming resumed. Local hiring boost: Loblaw’s No Frills opened in Toronto’s North York, creating about 130 jobs. Climate activism on the move: Seniors’ Climate Witness EV caravan stops in North Bay before converging in Ottawa for a week of public events. Community funding pressure: Sudbury’s Northern Lights Festival Boréal says it may have to dissolve unless it raises at least $65,000 soon to cover payroll and bills. AI debate: Andrew Ng dismisses existential AI risk warnings as “science fiction,” arguing the fear cycle may be driven by PR. Municipal resilience: A new report highlights 10 municipal case studies on extreme heat and flooding health impacts. Sports labor spotlight: Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff says no timeline exists for trading Connor Hellebuyck after the goalie’s public trade demand.
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