AGP Executive Report
Last update: 14 minutes agoYouth Hiring: A new Statistics Canada study finds no broad evidence that AI has driven down hiring or increased job separations since ChatGPT’s launch, including among younger workers. Summer Jobs: Applications are now open for employers seeking Canada Summer Jobs funding, offering a timely route to create youth positions. Self-Employment: A new survey finds 53% of self-employed Canadians used credit to cover everyday expenses, while 23% often or routinely fell short of income needed for bills. Manufacturing: The sector slipped into contraction in October for the first time this year, with tariffs, weaker orders and trade uncertainty adding pressure on employers. Ontario Jobs: The fast-tracked Fenn-Gib gold project is expected to create 250 long-term jobs and 450 construction jobs.
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