AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSkilled-worker hiring: Starting Nov. 3, Ottawa will award extra Express Entry points for high-wage job offers and remove the LMIA requirement, changing how employers can recruit international talent. Jobs at risk: Ottawa warns Stelco’s owner it could force a sale of Canadian assets if planned layoffs proceed, putting about 500 jobs in focus. Workforce pipeline: The federal government is investing $162 million in 10,000 AI work placements across Canada. Staffing pressures: Ontario faces a shrinking labour pool, while 5,500 school support staff could strike within days. Employers are also budgeting for moderate salary increases in 2027 as health-benefit costs rise.
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