AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEI & Tariffs: Ottawa says it’s making it easier for workers hit by the new U.S. tariff wave to access Employment Insurance, including a new temporary rule for people who voluntarily left a job within a year—though one employment lawyer warns short-term help may not cover longer unemployment spells. Trade War Jobs at Risk: An economist estimates the latest U.S. tariffs could put about 87,200 Canadian jobs at risk (nearly 90,000), with disruption spreading beyond exporters to suppliers and services. Local Business Pressure: Mississauga is mapping support for small and medium-sized firms, noting roughly 89,000 local jobs are tied to U.S. exports, while the North Bay chamber is surveying businesses on sales, hiring, and hours impacts. Workforce & HR: Asure Software is rolling out more “Luna AI” functions across payroll and HR, and BYD Canada posts 11 management roles as it prepares a Canadian launch. Public Policy & Advocacy: The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers appoints Martha Murray as VP, public policy and advocacy. Rail Safety: The TSB urges stronger Transport Canada oversight of medical fitness checks for rail safety-critical workers.
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