AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWorkplace Safety & Benefits: Ontario expanded WSIB coverage for chronic on-the-job stress, but many claims still get denied—highlighting how “substantial work-related stressor” standards are applied. Labour & Trade Fallout: Stelco will lay off up to 500 workers in Hamilton and Nanticoke, blaming U.S. tariffs; Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa may pursue legal action over Cleveland-Cliffs’ job-preservation promises. Immigration & Hiring Rules: Canada tightens work-permit rules by barring staffing agencies from sponsoring foreign workers, while also listing new categories of workers eligible for immigration medical exams and work-permit pathways. Cybersecurity & Skills: October launches Cybersecurity Month in the U.S. and Europe with a workplace-focused push to spot phishing and improve skills. AI & Privacy: A growing backlash to AI data centres in Metro Vancouver is delaying approvals after public consultation concerns. Economic Signals for Jobs: Canada’s job market remains tight, with coverage pointing to high vacancy levels and shifting demand for trades and tech workers. Business Restructuring: Starbucks plans further closures across Canada and the U.S., with employee transfers or severance support mentioned.
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