AGP Executive Report
Last update: 15 minutes agoTrade War Hits Jobs: Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on about C$27.6B of U.S. imports (15%/25%/50%) took effect Tuesday, targeting steel, aluminum, dairy, appliances and more—raising HR and hiring uncertainty as companies plan for cost shocks. Bombardier Pressure: Trump threatened to block Bombardier aircraft sales in the U.S. unless the company builds in America; Bombardier says it supports tens of thousands of U.S. jobs and has a large supplier footprint, while Kansas Sen. Jerry Moran pushed back. Public-Sector Pay & Work Action: B.C. unions say Labour Day reflects catch-up after the 2025 eight-week provincial government workers’ strike, with wage gains tied to negotiated four-year deals. Workplace Safety & Benefits: Food Allergy Canada is urging province-wide laws requiring schools to stock epinephrine after an Alberta case where a child needed an EpiPen during an allergic reaction. Immigration Backlog Watch: Commentary highlights citizenship certificate delays tied to administrative backlog, a risk to workforce planning for families already in Canada.
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