AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTrade Diversification: Foreign Minister Anita Anand says Canada is moving quickly to broaden trade and security ties, with a goal of doubling non-U.S. trade over the next decade as talks with Washington remain stalled. Canada-EU Partnership: Ottawa and Brussels launched an “Alliance for the Future,” with plans to deepen cooperation on critical minerals, AI, digital trade and defence. The European Investment Bank can now consider financing Canadian mineral projects, while Canada pledged €500 million toward a Ukraine support loan. Economic Pressure: Canada’s economy stalled for a second month in August, clouding the outlook as the Bank of Canada raised its key rate to 2.5 per cent—the first increase since 2023—amid persistent inflation and higher energy costs. Industry and Food: New U.S. tariff changes affecting some Canadian goods could shift cross-border freight costs, while Ottawa announced $750 million for year-round domestic food production.
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