AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLabour Dispute: IBEW says nearly 300 Canadian Pacific Kansas City signals workers are on strike after a 72-hour notice expired, while CPKC says it’s keeping safe operations running and is urging binding arbitration. Minimum Wage Update: B.C. minimum wage is set to rise to $18.25 on June 1, with debate over who benefits. Youth Unemployment Pressure: New reporting highlights that the number of young people in Canada without a job keeps rising, with experts urging practical steps to break the cycle. Hiring & Skills: A Canada-wide push continues around training and entry-level momentum, including coverage of how employers and systems can better connect young workers to jobs. Workplace Policy: Canada is moving to restrict non-competes in federally regulated workplaces, a change that could affect hiring and mobility. Industry Investment: Kruger Nonwovens orders a new plastic-free, chemical-free wipes line from ANDRITZ for Quebec, targeting production in 2028. Recession Debate: Statistics Canada’s back-to-back GDP contractions spark renewed “technical recession” talk in Ottawa and on Bay Street.
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