AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLabour Talks: Unifor has kicked off high-stakes negotiations with General Motors after its Ford deal, with job security expected to be a central theme. Hiring & Skills: A new report warns Canada faces an “AI readiness gap,” with employers struggling to find qualified graduates. Workplace Costs: A Zoocasa analysis finds Ontario minimum-wage workers would need to work essentially full-time hours just to afford a Toronto one-bedroom, highlighting pressure on low-wage employment. Employment Law: Ontario’s Court of Appeal clarified how enforceable “ESA-only” termination clauses are, a reminder for HR teams to review contract language. Public Sector Work: Stats point to a growing share of Canadians working as public servants, shaping hiring and workforce planning priorities. Tech & Outsourcing: Commentary flags a regulatory wildcard in the U.S. that could affect call-centre offshoring decisions—something Canadian employers with U.S. clients may want to watch.
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