AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLabour & Benefits: University of Victoria CUPE 951 ratified a new four-year collective agreement after seven months, with 96.1% voting yes and changes including wage increases, improved benefits, new leave provisions, and coverage for workers over 72. Workplace Safety: Kelowna families marked five years since a deadly downtown crane collapse that killed five construction workers, saying answers and justice are still missing. Hiring & Skills: Canada opened a job application portal for skilled Nigerians, aiming to streamline pathways for international talent. Defence & Jobs: Canada announced a major military expansion tied to Arctic readiness and broader defence modernization, alongside a $29.6M BOREALIS hub investment in Mirabel to help move uncrewed tech into field-ready use. Community & Employment Support: YMCA Canada CEO visited Sault Ste. Marie after the community helped keep the local YMCA open, focusing now on long-term sustainability. Municipal Planning: Owen Sound heard a proposal to rezone employment land for up to 522 affordable homes, with staff continuing work but council not granting advance approval.
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