AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLabour Market Update: Statistics Canada data shows Canada added about 88,000 jobs in May and the unemployment rate fell to 6.6%, with B.C. adding 25,000+ jobs and Saskatchewan unemployment hitting 6.1% as growth cools. Affordability Support: The federal Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit starts with a one-time GST top-up for eligible Canadians, with advocates warning it’s a welcome boost but not enough. AI & Jobs: Ottawa’s new national AI strategy is framed around boosting GDP and creating 250,000 jobs, while unions and critics push back on job-loss risk and implementation details. Workplace Rights & Safety: A long-delayed human trafficking trial in Saskatoon reached closing arguments, highlighting forced labour allegations tied to work permits. Local Hiring/Training: Langley City unveiled a $5M recreation and child-care upgrade adding 75 licensed spaces, aiming to reduce waitlists for families. Workplace Action (US, but relevant): At SoFi Stadium, food-service workers voted to authorize a strike over pay, subcontracting, and immigration enforcement fears.
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