AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoCanada Jobs Watch: Statistics Canada says employment fell by 42,000 in August and the unemployment rate held at 6.4%, with the drop tied to uncertainty for export-linked industries amid the Canada–U.S. tariff fight. Markets & Hiring Mood: Canadian and U.S. stocks slid after the labour data, while economists pointed to broader hours worked trends as a sign the economy isn’t collapsing. Trade War Pressure: Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on 700+ U.S. products are set to take effect Tuesday, with duties ranging from 15% to 50% and analysts saying Ottawa’s package is broader than Washington’s. Workplace/Policy: A Quebec public health director is urging the next government to keep the Horne Smelter emissions deadline on track, warning against further “moving the goalpost.” Immigration Processing: Reports note citizenship and other application processing times are still stretching, adding friction for workers and families planning their next steps.
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