AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRural Hiring: Ottawa has made the Rural Community Immigration Pilot permanent, reserving 5,500 permanent-residence spaces for skilled workers and graduates in 14 communities facing labour shortages. Temporary Foreign Workers: New federal rules could let some employers keep low-wage foreign workers longer, raising concerns about the effects on hiring opportunities for Canadians. Labour Market: Canada lost 4,700 jobs in October and unemployment rose to 6.7%. Saskatchewan added 5,900 jobs, while B.C. gained more than 12,000, though full-time work declined. Brampton Plant: Stellantis has agreed to sell its Brampton facility to defence manufacturer Roshel. A new employment program aims to support affected workers, as the sale draws union anger and uncertainty about the plant’s future workforce. Public-Sector Jobs: Federal plans include cutting Canadian Army reserve positions and training, while nearly 3,000 Parks Canada employees could face job cuts. Graduate Careers: The University of Toronto ranked first in Canada for graduate employability in an employer survey.
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