AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoJobs Report: Canada added about 88,000 jobs in May and the unemployment rate fell to 6.6% from 6.9%, with gains led by construction and other sectors, even as economists warn trade uncertainty could still bite. Childcare Funding: Alberta says it’s nearly hit CWELCC childcare space targets early, but a childcare group argues the province is over-subscribed and some operators may miss federal funding. AI Push: Ottawa launched “AI for All,” aiming to boost the economy by about $200B, create 250,000 AI jobs, and speed up work permits for AI professionals through a faster stream. World Cup Tensions: Toronto raised concerns with FIFA over a reusable water bottle ban, while ticketing glitches reportedly left some Toronto seats issued without payment. Immigration/Travel: Canada tightened sea-entry rules for travellers from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, requiring eTAs for most visa-exempt arrivals. Local Watch: Kelowna’s jobless rate climbed again to 9% and remains the highest in Canada. Sports & Culture: Vancouver’s TransLink is selling a soccer-ball Compass pass for World Cup fans; Montreal’s free street-food festival Les Premiers Vendredis returns with 40+ trucks.
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