AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDeathcare affordability: Direct cremation is gaining traction in Canada, with providers saying families want simpler, lower-cost options without services or visitation. Regulation & investor protection: CIRO released reasons for decision in the Sanjeev Kumar Tejpal case, finding mutual fund purchases he recommended weren’t suitable; he was fined $20,000 plus $5,000 costs. Local justice/finance: Kanesatake’s 2024-25 financial statements were finally released after a long delay, showing deferred revenue rising to $25.2M. Energy saving in BC: BC Hydro is rolling out free smart thermostats under Power Smart 2.0, with rewards for customers and income-qualified households. Labour market: StatCan says employers added 18,000 jobs in June and unemployment edged down to 6.5%, with gains concentrated in youth and part-time work. Business & markets: Canada’s TSX edged higher in late-morning trading as financial and tech stocks led. Wildlife probe in Niagara: CFIA is investigating Marineland’s deer removals amid claims hundreds were improperly taken ahead of a land sale. Tech infrastructure: Meta says it’s building its first major Canadian AI data centre in Alberta, a 1GW, roughly $9B project.
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