AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoIndustry Support: Ottawa and Ontario unveiled a $9-billion plan to cushion tariff-hit sectors, including $5 billion for steel, $2.5 billion for autos and $1 billion for Ring of Fire development. The federal government will match Ontario’s $1-billion road investment, while Ottawa is keeping vehicle emissions rules unchanged through 2029. Trade and Costs: Canada’s inflation rate climbed to 3.1% as gasoline prices surged, and some economists expect the Bank of Canada to raise rates. A U.S. food importer has also sued over 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, challenging the president’s legal authority to impose them. National Unity: Alberta voters rejected the separation proposal by a wide margin. Premier Danielle Smith urged separatists in her party to accept the result or leave, while business leaders and agricultural groups called for Ottawa to address regional concerns. Energy and Trade Ties: Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Türkiye to pursue closer trade, defence and energy cooperation. Agriculture: New soil-test findings point to declining potassium levels in Canadian farm soils, particularly in Alberta and Saskatchewan, raising concerns about nutrient reserves.
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