AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPrison staffing cuts and safety: A union says federal budget reductions have “sliced and diced” security capacity at Stony Mountain Institution, cutting detector-dog handlers, dogs, patrol vehicles and some corrections roles—raising concerns about contraband detection and overdose response. Pipeline jobs vs. spill risk: Alberta has formally proposed a fast-tracked West Coast crude pipeline to Roberts Bank, with claims of tens of thousands of jobs; U.S. environmental groups warn the route could increase tanker traffic and spill risk near Washington waters. Workforce and migration links: Canada and the Philippines signed a federal labor-and-migration declaration aimed at safer recruitment and reducing fees for overseas Filipino workers. Hiring and pay pressure: A “living wage” push in Orillia highlights local employers adjusting pay expectations, while broader signals show employers cautious on hiring. Health system transparency: The Tyee reports it still can’t get clear provincewide data on hospital overdoses in B.C., pointing to gaps in tracking and reporting. Workplace health in heat: WHO’s “Beat the Heat” push targets extreme-heat protections for workers and major event staff across North America.
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