AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoLabour Law Overhaul: Ottawa’s Bill C-39 would reshape federal collective bargaining and strike powers, with employer groups saying the changes are a step in the right direction but some want stronger measures to keep industrial peace. Workforce & Skills: New workforce research suggests cybersecurity hiring is being held back more by skills gaps than by staffing shortages, while other coverage points to growing demand for data-centre and tech talent. Immigration & Hiring Rules: Canada is tightening Global Talent Stream referral partners and publishing more conditions for skilled workers seeking permanent residence and work permits, adding friction for employers and applicants. Cost Pressure on Workers: A Manitoba soup kitchen reports record demand as more working people and families struggle between paydays. Housing Finance: A private mortgage report finds most Canadians haven’t used alternative lenders, but those who have often report improved long-term finances. Workplace Safety/Compliance: Health Canada suspends plasma collection licences at Grifols sites, raising compliance and staffing concerns for affected operations.
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