AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSteel Jobs: Stelco will recall all 175 Hamilton workers on Dec. 1 as finishing operations restart, and says employees will receive back pay for the layoff period. Rural Hiring: Ottawa plans to give rural employers more flexibility under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, including longer work periods and potentially higher foreign-worker shares. Pay and Protections: New reports say minimum wages have fallen behind living costs, while Manitoba authorities are investigating allegations that an employer charged foreign workers up to $30,000 for jobs. Immigration Pathways: Canada plans a 2027 permanent-residence route for 100,000 workers and family members; a separate rural program will offer 5,500 spaces. Workplace AI: Nearly half of Canadian workers say they have no employer guidance on using AI safely, even as workplace adoption grows.
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