AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTrade Pressure: Two major U.S. unions, the United Steelworkers and IAM, urged Trump’s trade chief to reconsider tariffs on Canadian imports, arguing the relationship is being driven by division rather than coordinated solutions. EV Push: Ottawa announced $10.9M for 22 electric-vehicle charging and education projects nationwide. Consumer Safety: Greater Sudbury Utilities warned residents about scam calls and door-to-door “energy audits” using urgency and fake hydro-bill claims. Labour Disruption Watch: WestJet faces a looming CUPE flight-attendant strike/lockout clock, with operations not immediately affected but possible grounding if talks fail. Energy & Jobs: Unifor blasted HF Sinclair’s plan to end base oil refining at its Mississauga plant by 2027, shifting supply to imports while the site continues blending/packaging. Housing Support: Saskatchewan expanded the Saskatchewan Housing Benefit, boosting payments for thousands of households, including people leaving interpersonal violence. Agriculture Risk: Farm Management Canada called for a national education and communication strategy to close gaps in agricultural risk management. Retail & Drugs: Loblaw says generic GLP-1 weight-loss drug sales are boosting pharmacy growth and profits. Sports Economy: Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival premium ticket sales lagged, with a preliminary estimate of about $5M revenue. Mining Approval: Canada Nickel’s Crawford mine received federal go-ahead, with a formal announcement expected.
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