AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoData Centres Under Fire: Meta defended its $13B, 970MW data centre plan to Sturgeon County council, addressing concerns over water use, power demand and its ban on Canadian news. Wildfire Fallout & Trade Tensions: Trump told PM Mark Carney the smoke is “poisoning our air,” threatening damages and tariffs as Michigan’s air-quality alert stays in place with slow improvement expected. Defence & Procurement: Ottawa extended Babcock Canada’s Victoria-class submarine servicing contract by six years ($1.1B), and Canada is set to announce new aerospace support at Farnborough. Child Benefit Boost: The Canada Child Benefit is increasing for 2026–27, with higher payments rolling out across provinces and territories. Inflation Watch: June inflation eased to 2.8% as gasoline prices cooled, keeping the Bank of Canada cautious. Energy & Industry: Alberta/Saskatchewan pushed the case for supplying more U.S. oil, while Brookfield and CPP Investments agreed to buy U.S. industrial REIT LXP Industrial Trust for $5.2B. Finance & Consumer Tech: New data shows young Canadians are using AI for mortgage and financial advice more than licensed brokers, and tariff refunds are starting to trickle to businesses after a Supreme Court ruling.
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