AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAuto Talks: Unifor and General Motors kicked off bargaining in Toronto, with job security and matching the Ford deal in focus; the union wants a tentative agreement by Aug. 21. Housing & Land: A new push to protect Canada’s prime farmland warns it’s being paved over fast, arguing for stronger laws. B.C. Finances: British Columbia’s deficit for 2025/26 fell to $7.7B, $3.3B below forecast, helped by higher revenues and slower capital spending. Wildfire Impacts: Wildfire smoke is landing multiple B.C. cities on Canada’s most polluted list, with Metro Vancouver areas flagged at very high risk. Industrial Real Estate: Metro Vancouver’s industrial crunch continues as Grosvenor Property Canada signs Doka Canada to a 10-year Annacis Island lease. Women’s Health: Women’s Health Collective Canada and GreenShield launch a partnership and a national menopause study to improve access and equity. Labour Market: LMIA processing times rose across most temporary worker streams, while the permanent resident stream saw a drop. Energy & Markets: Suncor announced CEO succession, and analysts highlighted energy-stock risk as Middle East tensions keep supply tight. Food & Retail: Jollibee secured franchise commitments for 26 new Canadian restaurants over five years, including its first BC franchise deal.
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