AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLabour Law: Federal jobs minister Patty Hajdu says there’s “no blanket answer” on when Ottawa would end a strike or lockout under the new Building Canada Strong Act. The government can intervene only if a work stoppage is harming the “national interest,” and each case would be assessed individually. Parliament & Economy: A private member’s bill (Bill C-259) to amend the Canada Labour Code is set for a Commons vote, while the fall agenda also includes major economic legislation and tax motions. Privacy & Data Security: Canada’s privacy commissioner is investigating a massive driver’s licence data breach. Housing & Cost Pressure: A new report says nearly half of working Canadians are financially stressed, and another study finds public school spending rose sharply from 2014/15 to 2023/24 amid immigration, inflation, and COVID-era closures. Indigenous Recognition: The CFL is rolling out initiatives for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, including Indigenous-themed branding and game-day events. Trade & Food Processing: EY estimates Canada could add up to $5.4B in GDP by processing more crops at home.
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