AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFederal Hiring Push: Canada opened recruitment for dozens of federal roles across departments, with pay up to $224,198 for qualified physicians and deadlines running through September 2026. Workplace & Labour Tensions: WestJet flight attendants voted 99.4% in favour of a strike, with job action possible as early as Aug. 2, raising summer travel disruption risks. Public Services Pay Fight: Ontario community and social/health services workers hit the eight-week mark of a strike over Bill 124’s 1% wage cap after a court ruling left them without retro pay. Childcare Affordability: Banff’s new Elements Child Care centre will be more expensive for families ($1,350/month) after losing Alberta Affordability Funding eligibility, worsening a local staffing and retention problem. Economic Signals: The Bank of Canada held its key rate at 2.25%, citing improving conditions while warning about Middle East risks and uncertain U.S. ties. Security & Privacy: A Calgary 911 dispatcher was charged with breach of trust for alleged unauthorized sharing of confidential emergency information. Skills & Inclusion: Disability Tax Credit workshops in Courtenay-Alberni drew strong demand, with MP Gord Johns calling for simpler access to federal disability supports.
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