AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSteel Jobs: Stelco’s owner says it will fight Ottawa in court over planned layoffs, while the federal government argues the cuts breach employment commitments tied to the company’s sale. Labour Market: Canada lost 68,000 jobs in September and unemployment rose to 6.5%; Saskatchewan had the country’s lowest rate at 5.4%. Hiring Outlook: Canada’s food manufacturing sector is expected to need 173,000 new workers by 2034. Worker Training: Eligible temporary workers can take short-term training without a study permit, but experts say the change won’t resolve broader barriers for internationally trained professionals. Workplace Safety: A new study finds financial pressure can push app-based couriers to keep working in dangerous weather, with many facing barriers to traditional employment.
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