AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBudget and Investment: Ottawa’s 2026 budget pairs tax breaks for business investment with major spending on infrastructure, mining, forestry and agriculture. It also sets aside about $50 billion over 10 years for Indigenous communities, including First Nations housing and infrastructure. Auto Industry: Stellantis has agreed to sell its Brampton plant to defence manufacturer Roshel. Carney called the closure a betrayal, and the federal government plans to sue. Trade and Finance: China’s first yuan-denominated green bond sale in Canada raised 4 billion yuan, drawing orders 13.5 times the amount offered. The sale followed new Canada-China financial cooperation agreements. Carney now heads to summits in Ireland and Asia to advance trade and security ties. Energy and Agriculture: Ottawa says it has not decided whether to lift the Arctic drilling ban, while canola processing capacity is growing as Canada seeks to add more value at home. Interest Rates: Bank of Canada officials remain cautious, but say further rate hikes may be needed as businesses brace for inflation and higher borrowing costs.
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