AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPublic Transit HR: The TTC board has ordered staff to end random drug and alcohol testing after an arbitrator found the policy violated the charter and the collective agreement, with a new “enhanced” compliant policy to be developed. Labour & Industry: Unifor is condemning HF Sinclair’s plan to stop base oil refining at its Mississauga site by 2027, warning it could weaken Canada’s supply chain and cost skilled jobs. Healthcare Bargaining: Paramedics in Montreal and Laval voted 60% against Quebec’s tentative agreement, with the dispute focused mainly on wages and overtime rules. Workforce Snapshot (Saskatchewan): Saskatchewan reports unemployment at 6.0% (third-lowest in Canada) and says it has added about 2,600 jobs this year, led by construction, accommodation/food, and finance/real estate. Community Support (Edmonton): Ruth’s Pantry, run by SOAR Community Empowerment, is helping more than 100 families weekly with groceries amid ongoing food insecurity.
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