AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSubmarine Race: Ottawa is expected to choose a winner in its massive patrol submarine procurement before the July 7 NATO summit, with Defence Minister David McGuinty warning that splitting the fleet between South Korean and German bidders could drive up costs and complicate maintenance. World Cup Fever: Canada’s historic 1-0 win over South Africa drew huge TV numbers, and fans are already lining up for Round of 16 viewing parties in Kelowna’s Waterfront Park. Energy Bills Help: B.C. is expanding no-cost home energy retrofits for lower-income households, including heat pumps, through a $222M program backed by federal and provincial funding. Pesticide Policy Fight: Critics say a new federal law could let cabinet authorize pesticide use for “economic security” or “national food security,” even if Health Canada previously banned certain products. Identity & Security Tech: LoginRadius launched Directory Sync to automate user onboarding and instant access revocation for B2B SaaS, aiming to reduce “orphaned” accounts. Markets & Trade: Oil prices moved on Middle East tensions, while Canada’s economy and trade outlook remain in focus amid CUSMA uncertainty.
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