AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoExpress Entry: IRCC issued 3,000 invitations in a Canadian Experience Class draw on Aug. 5, with the CRS cutoff holding at 516. Workplace disruption: WestJet says it’s back to normal operations after a work stoppage; the airline reached a tentative deal with flight attendants and is rebooking customers. Public-sector jobs & safety: A federal public service union says staffing cuts at Environment and Climate Change Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and Natural Resources Canada are raising risks during climate disasters. Local HR & community planning: Pelham council advanced net-zero planning through the Net-Zero Communities Accelerator, including emissions targets and progress tracking. Education & compliance: Oxford International Digital Institute and NACC announced a partnership to expand English-language and academic skills support for career-college students across Canada. Hiring pipeline concern: A cybersecurity hiring-market piece says demand is improving, but employers are creating few entry points for future talent. Criminal justice with employment angle: An Alberta educational assistant was sentenced to 34 months for sexually exploiting a student.
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