Federal jobs support: Canada is investing $1.5M to help remove employment barriers for youth and people with disabilities, aiming to speed up workforce entry. Labour & public services: Premiers are pushing Ottawa to return to a 50/50 split of health-care costs, linking funding to workforce retention and recruitment. Energy jobs pipeline: Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says he’s “open to” a west-to-east pipeline proposal, stressing Indigenous buy-in, worker protections, and environmental concerns. Workforce development in the regions: Agnico Eagle is funding $225K over three years to strengthen physician recruitment across Northern Ontario through NOSM. Local HR wins: Abbotsford, B.C. is named one of Canada’s 40 best places to work, citing employee satisfaction and benefits. Workplace fairness spotlight: A union alleges Bethesda Montreal layoffs came with “smallest severance legally possible” terms, raising concerns about severance and benefits handling. Youth entrepreneurship: A 16-year-old Thorold student turned a Summer Company grant into a landscaping business that hires classmates. Hiring & training: St. Lawrence College is launching new online nursing certificate programs to meet specialized care demand. Immigration & work barriers: Ontario’s rideshare pilot expands provincial regulation along the Northlander corridor, supporting access to jobs and services.