AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFederal labour/infrastructure debate: MPs returned to Ottawa and sparred over Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Building Canada Strong Act (Bill C-39), including a proposed one-year timeline for federal project decisions, “regions of national interest” for pre-approvals, and changes to when the jobs minister can intervene in labour disputes. Manitoba workplace safety rules: Manitoba introduced amendments to let cannabis stores remove window coverings that block public view, arguing the current setup can leave workers more exposed to crime. Transit tech for jobs and commuting: Transit Windsor launched the Umo fare system with digital payments, reloadable cards, and trip planning plus real-time bus info. Provincial hiring/skills angle: Saskatchewan appointed its first associate judges to the Court of King’s Bench to expand capacity for civil and family matters. Community and training: A literacy award in B.C. highlighted READ Surrey/White Rock’s tutoring model aimed at helping adults build skills for school and better jobs. Workplace tech efficiency: L’Oréal reported AI tools cutting customer-service case handling time by 64% across North American brands.
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