AGP Executive Report
Last update: 15 minutes agoLabour Market: Canada lost 68,000 jobs in September, pushing unemployment to 6.5% and erasing the year’s job gains. Saskatchewan had the country’s second-lowest unemployment rate at 5.4%, while Alberta’s employment rate rose despite the national decline. Stelco Layoffs: Hundreds of job cuts are underway at the Hamilton steelmaker as Ottawa challenges the layoffs and warns of possible legal action; the company says it has not breached its commitments to the federal government. Hiring Outlook: Canada’s food manufacturing sector is expected to need 173,000 new hires by 2034, while a new weekly index tracking retail and hospitality postings across Canada, the U.S. and Europe points to a rise in seasonal hiring ahead of the holidays. Workplace AI: Employers are using AI to monitor staff, even as workers may not share in the technology’s benefits, a conference heard. Worker Well-being: A new survey finds nearly half of working Canadians are under financial stress, adding pressure on employers to consider pay, benefits and support. Immigration Rules: Ottawa reminded visitors that an eTA or visitor visa does not authorize work in Canada; most jobs require a valid work permit.
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