AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood & Hiring Outlook: Food Processing Skills Canada says Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing sector must recruit about 173,000 new workers by 2034 (including nearly 100,000 to replace people leaving the labour force), with operators in highest demand. Agri-Food Investment: Farm Credit Canada announced a $1B agri-food project finance fund plus a $150M agri-food capital fund to expand processing capacity and close financing gaps. Mining Jobs & Processing: Ontario is backing Generation Mining’s Marathon project with $11M for a $410M processing plant complex, aiming to grow Northern Ontario’s critical minerals supply chain. Research Talent: Laurentian University has been cleared to resume recruiting Canada Research Chairs after insolvency, restoring a key talent pipeline for universities. Work Permits at the Border: IRCC published a detailed list of documents needed for work permits at a port of entry, including different requirements for LMIA-based vs LMIA-exempt cases. Rural Health Workforce: B.C. doctors say a Supreme Court ruling blocking a foreign-trained doctor rural placement requirement is a major setback for recruiting and retaining physicians in underserved areas. Homelessness & Housing Pressure: Reports highlight high homelessness rates in Ontario service manager areas, with Cochrane District and Brantford among the highest on By-Name Lists. Postal Jobs/Service Shift: Canada Post plans to reduce door-to-door delivery in parts of Regina and Saskatoon as it expands community mailboxes, affecting employees and residents.
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