AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoStarbucks Turnaround: Starbucks confirms it’s cutting about 300 corporate jobs in the U.S. and closing regional offices as it simplifies operations, with the latest cuts hitting back-office teams like marketing, HR and supply chain. Labour Market Alarm: Entrepreneur Yanik Guillemette warns Canada’s job picture is spiralling—citing 112,000+ jobs lost since the start of 2026 and sharp declines in full-time work. Online News Fight: A Toronto sports-fan crackdown on Facebook news links is blamed for a surge in clickbait “fan pages” publishing fake stories. World Cup Diplomacy: FIFA says it held “excellent” talks with Iran’s federation to secure Iran’s participation in 2026, despite visa concerns. Public Safety: Toronto police investigate a fatal stabbing in Etobicoke; a suspect was arrested nearby. Community Wins: Saugeen Beach volunteers—along with the Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation and local groups—pulled 220+ pounds of waste as a partnership model.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.