AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoU.S.-Canada Trade: Prime Minister Mark Carney urged premiers to back “unity” as the Trump administration moves ahead with new 50% tariffs on targeted Canadian imports, while experts warn the hit won’t be even across provinces. Tariffs & Industry: The U.S. also set large tariff-rate quotas for Canadian sugar products, but analysts say tariff effects could still ripple through supply chains. Retail & Economy: StatsCan reported Canadian retail sales rose 1% in May to $73.7B, with June expected to add 0.4%, offering a modest lift amid trade uncertainty. Agri-Food Funding: Ottawa renewed the Quebec Fisheries Fund with $50M over five years and announced $10M+ for Saskatchewan ag innovation, including support for equipment and food-processing projects. Banking & Labour: The Bank of Canada was ordered again to stop using replacement security workers during a strike. Business Moves: Systemair acquired Canadian Temspec to expand decentralized HVAC in North America; Air Canada and Airbus backed a SAF investment platform in Canada. Capital Markets: CSA proposed codifying higher limits for the listed issuer financing exemption after strong uptake. Wildfire Misinformation: AFP reports AI-made wildfire maps circulating online may mislead Canadians about where blazes are burning and how risky they are.
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