AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoWorkplace Safety & HR: Pattison Food Group says frontline grocery workers are facing rising threats, including a serious assault on a Save-On-Foods manager in Victoria, pushing employers to rethink training and protections. Immigration & Hiring Rules: Canada moves to bar staffing agencies from sponsoring foreign workers, reshaping how employers fill roles. Energy Jobs & Economic Growth: LNG Canada greenlights Phase 2 at Kitimat to double capacity to 28 million tonnes a year, with up to 4,000 jobs at peak construction. Labour Market Pressure: A Tim Hortons franchisee in Eastern Ontario reportedly relied heavily on temporary foreign workers, with bankruptcy-court filings cited in a report. Public Sector Records: Treasury Board says federal rules determine which government texts public can access, a key issue for HR and compliance teams. Youth Transitions: Manitoba funds employment supports for young adults aging out of provincial care, including barrier-free income assistance access and a youth pathways team. Health & Benefits: Ontario begins free flu and COVID-19 shots for high-risk groups, affecting staffing and workplace health planning.
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