AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoUnion Bargaining: Steelworkers Local 6500 ratified a five-year deal with Vale Sudbury, with 75.7% voting yes (87.7% turnout), aiming to bring stability and “historic gains” for 3,045 members. Hiring & Work Permits: Tim Hortons is dialing back its Temporary Foreign Worker approach while planning to hire 10,000 locally as youth unemployment rises. Labour Market Signals: Canada’s economy reportedly stalled with consecutive quarterly declines, adding to pressure on the Bank of Canada’s rate path amid a “low-hire, low-fire” job market. Workplace Policy: Canada moves to restrict non-competes in federally regulated workplaces, targeting barriers to mobility. Public Sector Labour: Canada Post workers are set to wrap voting on a new tentative deal after a restructuring marked by a reported $205M quarterly loss. Cost of Living (Jobs Impact): Record-high beef prices are being linked to drought-driven herd losses and tight cattle supply—another squeeze on household budgets.
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