AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoAI Strategy Launch: Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled Canada’s “AI for all” plan, aiming to boost AI adoption, create 250,000 jobs, and lift GDP by about 3%, with a new $500M tech growth fund for homegrown firms. Public Finance Watch: Ottawa’s budget watchdog says deficits will run higher than the government projected, casting doubt on hitting a key fiscal “anchor” as the deficit-to-GDP ratio is expected to fall only with low odds year to year. Energy & Industry: Oil and gas drilling in Canada hit its busiest May since 2014, with 160 rigs active and analysts pointing to higher prices driving renewed activity. Investor/Regulator: CIRO accepted sanctions against Surrey, B.C. rep Sanjeev Kumar Tejpal over unsuitable mutual fund purchases, ordering a $20,000 fine plus costs. Fraud Alert: North Bay police charged a Toronto man in a door-to-door scam using fake claims of expired government energy rebates. Trade & Jobs: Manitoba businesses met U.S. trade reps in Washington to highlight export impact under CUSMA. Skilled Trades Pipeline: Ottawa launched a Mining and Minerals Workforce Alliance to build “talent pipelines” for the sector.
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