AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTransit Job Action: Unifor locals in Greater Victoria and Metro Vancouver have issued strike notices, with a uniform job action set to begin Monday over wages and working conditions after long talks and expired agreements. Workplace & Immigration: A Newfoundland study-permit holder convicted of theft and fraud is seeking discharge to avoid deportation, while a Moose Jaw employer was fined for charging a foreign worker for the job. Public Sector & Skills: Nova Scotia is funding the Verschuren Centre to expand precision fermentation work, aiming to support more companies and create about 100 highly skilled jobs. Hiring & Training Programs: A federal update highlights a Veterans Entrepreneurship Act pilot to help eligible veterans access business training and start-ups. Economic Signals: Saskatchewan building permits jumped sharply from May to June, pointing to renewed construction momentum and potential job growth. Corporate Restructuring: Nokia confirmed it will wind down a China R&D site, eliminating about 1,600 jobs. Legal & HR Risk: A Quebec judge approved a $31.5M settlement in a sexual assault class action against the Quebec City archdiocese.
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