AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoFederal Court EI Ruling: Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal struck down EI provisions that can deny regular benefits to women who lose jobs during or shortly after maternity leave, ruling they violate equality rights under the Charter—an HR and benefits win that could change how employers and HR teams manage leave-related layoffs. Labour Market Signals: Multiple reports point to weakening Canada employment momentum in August, with job losses and a steady unemployment rate around 6.4%, plus province-level swings (including B.C. and other regions) that HR leaders will want to track for hiring and staffing planning. AI in Hiring: Coverage highlights how employers and job seekers are increasingly using AI in recruitment, raising practical questions for HR teams about fair processes and readiness for AI-driven screening. Trade-Tariff Fallout for Work: Ongoing Canada–U.S. tariff tensions keep showing up as a jobs and business risk theme, with Ottawa and provinces responding with support for firms facing tariff pressure. Rail Jobs Boost: Ottawa’s major investment to build VIA Rail passenger cars in Canada (Alstom) signals continued manufacturing work and supply-chain demand for Canadian employers.
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