AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAir Canada: The carrier posted a C$178M net loss for Q2 as fuel costs jumped 49% year over year, even as it boosted revenue and moved to sell a 25% stake in Aeroplan for C$2.5B, aiming to strengthen its finances. Payments & fraud: A UK defence think-tank released a policy toolkit to help governments and regulators tackle rapidly escalating authorised payment scams, laying out practical interventions for policymakers, central banks and law enforcement. Wildfire update (B.C.): The Quilpituk Creek blaze near Westside Road stayed mostly smouldering with slow spread; crews are setting up water delivery lines and evac orders remain in place. Sports (Canada): Elena Rybakina rallied past Naomi Osaka to reach the Canadian Open semifinals, where she’ll face Coco Gauff. Local baseball: The Okotoks Dawgs dropped 7-2 in Game 1 of the WCBL division final series opener against the Sylvan Lake Gulls. Trade & diplomacy: Canada marked ASEAN’s anniversary and says it’s pushing to conclude an ASEAN free trade deal this year to deepen ties and diversify markets.
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