AGP Executive Report
Last update: 43 minutes agoLacombe Agriculture Research: Ottawa won’t reverse the closure of the Lacombe Research and Development Centre, disappointing local leaders but pushing them to keep hunting for new ways to preserve regional ag research capacity. Labour Law Fight: Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu defended Bill C-39 changes as not interfering with the right to strike, while the Canadian Labour Congress and unions say it’s a direct attack on strike rights. Inflation Watch: Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem warned inflation could stay elevated as oil prices and renewed U.S. tariffs feed costs into the economy. Investment Push: The Canada Investment Summit wrapped with a plan to catalyze $1 trillion over five years, including a new productivity mega deduction and faster approvals—though questions remain about who benefits. Canada–Vietnam Ties: Vietnam’s President To Lam and PM Mark Carney upgraded relations to a strategic partnership, with Air Canada welcoming an expanded air transport agreement to enable scheduled service to Ho Chi Minh City in 2027. Geopolitics & Trade: Carney told the New York Times he studied “extreme tail risk” of a U.S. military action against Canada, while business leaders warn trade uncertainty could chill investment. Cybersecurity: A new ThreatsDay bulletin highlights AI-fueled scams and malware tactics, including a banking trojan targeting Canada.
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