AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade Fight: Prime Minister Mark Carney told Washington to “stop doing memes” and get serious, warning U.S. demands could leave Canadian industries “gradually wound down” as tariffs and insults escalate; Canada is set to impose retaliatory tariffs Sept. 8 after talks collapsed. Cost of Living & Markets: A new Fraser Institute study says Canada’s living standards gap with the U.S. has more than doubled since 1999, while markets show pressure as investors weigh trade-war headwinds. Retail Shift to “Buy Canadian”: Canadian food and household-goods makers report demand surges for Canadian-made products, but some retailers are slow to respond—pushing more brands into direct-to-consumer sales. Labour & Auto Sector: Unifor and Stellantis begin contract talks amid tariff threats, with job security a key concern after layoffs at Brampton, Ont. Energy & Industry: Canada’s energy minister says Ottawa is focused on getting oilsands projects built while diversifying customers beyond the U.S.; separate coverage also highlights new satellite/AI vegetation management partnerships and Bombardier bringing a key supplier’s aerospace work in-house. Business Moves: Paladin signed a benefits agreement with the Birch Narrows Dene Nation for its Patterson Lake South uranium project; Prosper Gold closed its sale of gold properties to Kenorland.
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