AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoJobs and Economy: Canada’s job market unexpectedly shed 68,000 positions in September, pushing unemployment to 6.5% and raising fresh concerns about the economy. Trade with India: Ottawa is sending nearly 300 business delegates to India next week on Canada’s largest trade mission there in 30 years, as the countries work to expand commercial ties. Alberta Referendum: Advance voting is opening ahead of an Oct. 19 vote on immigration, constitutional changes and whether Alberta should stay in Canada or pursue a binding separation referendum. International Affairs: Canada joined allies in condemning U.S. sanctions on the International Criminal Court. Housing: Hamilton faces a growing affordability crunch, with the city shouldering much of its housing and homelessness costs while struggling to maintain aging social housing and add affordable homes.
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