AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAuto Bargaining: Unifor and Ford reached a tentative three-year national labour contract covering 5,150 union members in Canada, with ratification meetings set for July 17–19; details will be shared during those sessions. Labour Market Watch: Statistics Canada reported Canada’s economy added modest jobs in June, with unemployment edging down to 6.5% as youth added 33,000 jobs. Federal Hiring: Coverage notes applications for federal public service jobs fell by almost 30%, while other items highlight ongoing government hiring for roles paying about $40/hour in select cities. Workplace/HR Policy: A new initiative is collecting first-person essays to preserve Canadian Jewish life stories, while separate reporting flags heat outreach in Winnipeg as extreme temperatures drive rising demand for water and cooling support. Community Safety: Toronto police reported two deaths and multiple injuries after a mass shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair festival.
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