AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCanada Economy: Statistics Canada data has Canada in a technical recession after GDP shrank for two straight quarters, reigniting debate in Ottawa as Pierre Poilievre pushed for an emergency debate and the Speaker denied it. Poverty & Food Security: Food Banks Canada’s latest poverty report cards give New Brunswick an F, citing heavy housing and essentials costs that are squeezing families. Energy & Industry: Saskatchewan’s energy minister says a new resource is “extremely exciting,” while SaskPower plans to formally evaluate large nuclear reactor technologies alongside its SMR work. Energy Tech: AirPlus Renewables is rolling out its “EDGEWIND Tech” turbine, aiming to generate power closer to where it’s used, with deployments planned including Canada. Defence & Trade: South Korea and Canada are discussing deeper space and defense cooperation as Seoul tries to win Canada’s submarine project, with a preferred bidder expected in late June. Health & Pharma: Santhera says South Korea granted orphan drug and fast-track priority review designations for AGAMREE for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Business & Markets: Canada Post workers voted in favour of new collective agreements as the company continues restructuring pressure.
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