AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI Jobs & Safety: Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled Canada’s long-awaited AI strategy, promising major funding for AI adoption and data centres, with targets of 250,000 jobs by 2031—while unions and critics warn the plan doesn’t do enough on worker impacts and AI regulation. Labour Relations: Canada Post workers ratified new collective agreements, ending a two-year bargaining fight that included strikes and federal intervention; contracts run to Jan. 31, 2029. Workplace Security: Five Eyes partners (including Canada) warned that China is using fake job ads and job boards to recruit people with access to sensitive information, raising new HR and security concerns for employers. Energy & Skills: Canada and South Korea expanded cooperation on energy security and critical minerals, with potential CA$100B economic impact and job creation tied to strategic supply chains. Public Sector & Travel: Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended using private charter flights after reporting showed taxpayers paid over $140,000 for five trips in 2025. Court Services: VIQ Australia’s collapse will disrupt court transcription services, affecting hundreds of staff and daily transcripts in nearly 200 courtrooms. Housing & Planning: North Vancouver rejected a proposed apartment project over size and parking requirements, a reminder that local rules can shape affordability and employment-linked development.
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