AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLabour Market: Canada lost 68,000 jobs in September as unemployment rose to 6.5%, marking a second straight monthly decline. Young workers and women were hit hardest, while trade tensions cloud the outlook. National Unity: Mark Carney faces renewed separatist pressure after the Parti Québécois victory and ahead of Alberta’s referendum debate. He said Canada’s future is for Canadians to decide, responding to Elon Musk’s comments supporting separation. International Law: Canada and seven other countries condemned U.S. sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court, warning they could disrupt its work. Steel and Trade: As layoffs mount at Hamilton’s Stelco, a legal expert urged Ottawa to consider nationalizing the company; a coalition of workers, First Nations and local managers is also pursuing a purchase of Quebec’s Témiscaming mill. Growth and Immigration: The Bank of Canada warns an ageing population and lower immigration could deepen labour shortages and slow growth. Ottawa says a new productivity tax deduction will encourage businesses to invest and expand.
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