AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoLabour Rights Poll: New Pollara polling for the Canadian Labour Congress finds Canadians back stronger worker protections and oppose making workers wait longer before striking. Trade & Jobs Risk: Unifor warns Trump’s new 50% tariff threat on a fresh list of Canadian goods is meant to pressure Ottawa, divide provinces, and could translate into job losses as demand drops. Workplace Safety (Heat): WorkSafeBC reminds employers to protect workers from heat stress and heat stroke as Environment Canada issues heat alerts, calling for risk assessments, water, rest breaks, cooled areas, scheduling changes, and training. Public Sector Bargaining: CUPE Local 500 president Gord Delbridge has died, leaving the union without a leader during collective bargaining with the City of Winnipeg. Federal Procurement & Hiring: Arctic Fresh Projects won a $35.6M contract for a 23-unit Iqaluit multiplex, expected to create or sustain 55–60 jobs and using Inuit benefits and local HR. Aerospace Jobs: Canada formally joined GCAP as an observer, aiming to deepen industrial collaboration and support “good jobs” across the supply chain. Skills Funding Court Case: Ontario’s Ford government is suing former Justice Fund director Yonis Hassan to recover $3.3M from the Skills Development Fund, alleging oversight and misuse. Workplace Conduct: United Airlines is investigating an employee at SFO after a video showed a threat to call ICE during a ticket dispute. Defence Industrial Support: Canada announced up to $34M to help modernize Pratt & Whitney Canada’s engine manufacturing centre of excellence, supporting 650 jobs. Health & Training: FP Canada released May 2026 CFP/QAFP results, with pass rates reported for first-time writers.
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