AGP Executive Report
Last update: 24 minutes agoSteel Job Cuts: Stelco has begun issuing layoff notices, with up to 500 jobs at risk. Cleveland-Cliffs says workers could be recalled if Canada and the U.S. reach a steel deal, while Ottawa warns it may enforce the company’s job commitments. Major Projects: Construction has started on LNG Canada’s Phase 2 expansion, expected to bring up to 4,000 construction jobs at peak. A new Northern Transformer plant in Ontario is expected to create about 200 jobs. Labour Rules: Bill C-39 passed its first Commons vote and now heads to committee. The bill would change the Canada Labour Code’s rules for intervention in labour disputes; Conservatives plan amendments to protect workers’ rights. Jobs & Skills: Canada added 29,000 jobs as unemployment rose. A pause in OSAP funding for private career colleges is putting retraining plans at risk for laid-off Algoma Steel workers. Workplace Health: A multi-country survey found 62% of Canadian professionals report burnout, the highest rate among the markets surveyed.
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