AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLabour & Jobs: Unifor says it will hold strike authorization votes Oct. 17–18 for Stellantis workers in Canada, citing deadlocked talks over job security and the future of the Brampton assembly plant. Healthcare Capacity: Manitoba is adding 100+ follow-up care spaces for patients discharged from hospital, aiming to ease pressure on emergency departments. Municipal Governance & Work: Timmins council is in a lame-duck period with limited hiring/firing powers, while it moves ahead with items including winter operations and a PSAC labour-relations closed session. Workplace Well-Being: U-Haul ranks No. 11 on America’s Healthiest 100 Workplaces list, highlighting employee health and wellness initiatives. Aviation & Safety: Regina airport is reminding travellers about lithium-ion battery fire risks during Fire Prevention Week, with guidance for safe charging and travel. Film/TV Production Credits: B.C.’s IATSE Local 891 is pushing a federal petition to change how Canada’s Production Services Tax Credit is calculated to boost competitiveness. Housing Politics: Vancouver’s civic election platforms put housing front and centre, with parties debating supportive housing, rental supply and affordability measures.
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