AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoAlberta Referendum: Albertans are voting on whether to begin a process toward a second, legally binding secession vote. Polls suggest most want to stay in Canada, as Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith oppose separation. Inflation and Rates: September inflation rose to 3.1%, driven by a sharp jump in gasoline prices. Markets are betting the Bank of Canada could raise rates next week, despite limited signs that energy costs are spreading to other prices. Auto Industry: Unifor members at Stellantis voted 97.3% in favour of authorizing a strike, escalating a dispute over the automaker’s Canadian commitments and the future of its Brampton plant. Energy Costs: Manitoba legislation would levy large cryptocurrency operations and AI data centres, with proceeds expected to lower residential Hydro bills by about $50 a year and strengthen financial reporting. Manufacturing Investment: Hitachi Energy plans a $330-million Ontario factory investment to expand production of transformer components, supporting Canada’s electricity grid and industrial supply chain. Oil and Jobs: Carney’s proposed Pacific pipeline could boost oil exports, but industry forecasts suggest automation may limit job growth even if production rises.
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