AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCanada-EU Pivot: Prime Minister Mark Carney is pushing a “unique alliance” with the European Union as U.S. trade tensions bite, with talks focused on investment, trade and broader cooperation—while Carney insists Canada is not seeking EU membership. Ukraine Support: Canada is also tied into Ukraine’s financial and defence push, including a 100-year drone and defence partnership and continued aid aimed at keeping critical systems running. Trade War Fallout: The U.S.-Canada tariff fight is spilling into everyday politics, with one Ontario mayor proposing removing the U.S. flag from a community centre in protest of 50% tariffs. Markets & Economy: Canada’s main stock index rebounded to close higher as U.S. markets fell, while inflation held at 3% and oil helped lift sentiment. Energy & Industry: Ontario’s IESO Nova Scotia is accelerating battery procurement, and Thunder Bay-area wind plans move toward a public meeting. Business & Finance: Generation Mining locked in final project financing for a major critical-minerals mine, while Primaris REIT announced a $200M bought deal. Enforcement: The CRA sentenced a Montreal tax preparer over forged receipts and false charitable donation claims.
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