AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCanada Post: Canada Post CEO Doug Ettinger told a parliamentary committee the crown mail service is planning “strategic pricing” and an online marketplace with low fees to win back small-business parcel customers after labour disruptions, alongside new five-year stability deals with CUPW. Workforce & skills: Royal Roads University and BCIT announced a partnership to expand flexible, career-focused education, with BCIT delivering courses at Royal Roads’ Langford campus starting in September and both sides exploring micro-credentials for reskilling. Local business pressure: Vancouver small businesses say FIFA World Cup crowds haven’t translated into sales, with some reporting drops in Chinatown and the Downtown Eastside. Supply crunch hits makers: A Canadian contract supplement manufacturer says whey protein shortages and price spikes have made it hard to guarantee orders, squeezing small producers and their clients. Youth entrepreneurship: Futurpreneur reports a rise in Manitoba applications amid economic uncertainty, pointing to easier online access and growing interest in starting businesses. Education access: BCIT courses at Royal Roads’ Burnaby/Langford campuses aim to reduce barriers for underrepresented learners in skilled trades.
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