AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoInternational Crime Crackdown: The FBI says an operation dubbed “Operation Hard Ball” has led to 24 arrests tied to India-based organized crime groups, including charges linked to the 2023 assassination of Khalistan figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. Trade & Jobs: Canada and Türkiye have formally launched negotiations for a comprehensive free-trade agreement, with technical teams set to define scope and a first round of talks aimed at boosting competitiveness and job creation. Workplace Safety/Police Oversight: Manitoba’s police watchdog is investigating after Winnipeg police subdued an intoxicated man at a detox centre; he was later hospitalized with a cracked skull. AI & Hiring Reality: A Canada-focused piece pushes back on job-search myths, warning that popular claims about applicant-tracking systems and AI hiring are often exaggerated. Labour & Cost Pressures: Assiniboine College projects a $2.109M operating deficit for 2026-27, citing wage growth outpacing funding. Local Economy: Rogers is cutting jobs and shutting down six radio stations, including Sportsnet 650 and News 1130.
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