AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPlant Closure: TC Transcontinental will shut its Owen Sound printing plant at the end of January, affecting about 360 employees; the company says it will offer career-transition support. Stelco Layoffs: Ottawa is weighing legal action against owner Cleveland-Cliffs after layoffs began at the Hamilton steelmaker, saying it may use penalties, a court order or asset divestiture to enforce the company’s employment commitments. Jobs and Training: Canada lost 68,000 jobs in September and unemployment rose to 6.5%. Federal MPs also warn that skills mismatches and training barriers are making it harder to staff major projects, as Ottawa prepares more than $350 million for skilled-trades training and recruitment. Labour Supply: Immigration cuts are tightening the worker pool in some sectors, with some Prince Edward Island businesses reducing staff hours or extending shifts; employers still hiring temporary workers face greater compliance scrutiny.
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