AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHealth & Policy: Canada’s EI portal is now open for workers laid off through no fault of their own, with a maximum weekly benefit of $729 and a reminder to apply quickly and meet documentation rules. Workforce & Equity: A new look at Canada’s clean-energy hiring shows strong growth but a looming workforce gap, with women and other equity-seeking groups still underrepresented and shortages in engineering, trades and digital roles. Immigration: IRCC shared 10 practical tips to avoid delays in visa, PR and citizenship applications, including not leaving fields blank and responding to requests on time. Public Safety & Health Care: New guidance supports clinicians recommending vapes as a quit-smoking option for adults, alongside nicotine replacement therapies. Community & Culture: Toronto’s Interfaith Peace Centre condemned antisemitic attacks on Jewish-owned bakeries in Toronto and a suspected arson at a Montreal kosher restaurant, calling for urgent law-enforcement action. Local Life: Kingston and area residents were warned after heavy rain and flooding risk following a storm system.
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