AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSnowbirds Hiatus: A former Snowbirds commanding officer says the airshow pause is “sad” and “disappointing,” even as he praises the team’s long legacy and the thousands who served on the Tutor aircraft. Alberta Cabinet Shuffle: Premier Danielle Smith sworn in an updated cabinet, including Jason Nixon as Treasury Board president and finance minister, plus Adriana LaGrange taking over hospital and surgical health services. Power Grid Push: Kelowna MP Stephen Fuhr backs the federal plan to connect and expand Canada’s electricity system, warning the country will need “much more power” as demand grows. Workforce Upskilling: C2R2 and eCampusOntario partner to expand short skills training access through Skills for Jobs Canada. Hiring/Branding Confusion: A new critique argues many “employer brand” roles are really recruitment marketing—raising questions about what employers should be doing to attract and retain talent. Energy Jobs: Keyera’s $5.3B Plank Road acquisition keeps staffing largely unchanged at the Sarnia frac plant, with integration underway. Tech Expansion: OpenTable signs a multi-year Toronto lease to grow Canadian product, engineering, and customer teams.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.