AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCanada–U.S. trade war: Trump escalated tariffs on $20B of Canadian imports with 50% duties, while Canada prepares counter-tariffs—raising fears of job losses and higher costs for cross-border freight and auto/steel supply chains. Energy & geopolitics: US-Iran tit-for-tat strikes hit Iranian crude tankers, lifting crude benchmarks as Hormuz tensions keep markets jumpy. Labour Day markets: Canada’s TSX and US exchanges close for the holiday, with trading resuming Tuesday; crypto markets stay open. Housing & cost pressure: Seniors report pensions and housing costs leaving groceries and rent out of reach, with affordability stress showing up again in public institutions. Workplace safety: Labour Day coverage highlights ongoing failures to protect workers, including cases involving serious injuries and negligence. Mining & investment: Saskatchewan extends AgriStability enrolment, while Canada’s critical minerals push continues alongside new exploration moves like uranium drilling in Newfoundland. Tech & policy: Canada’s data-centre development principles and AI guidance face growing local backlash as governments try to balance growth with oversight.
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