AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTrade Tensions: Trump says the USMCA deal with Canada and Mexico could expire in 2036, raising fresh uncertainty for Canadian exporters as renewal talks loom. Border Infrastructure: The Gordie Howe bridge opening is delayed again after unresolved cross-border “issues,” adding more friction to trucking and supply chains. Food Security: Prime Minister Mark Carney launched a National Food Security Strategy with up to $3.2B aimed at lowering grocery costs, boosting competition, and building new food terminals and hubs. Wildlife Funding Crunch: Canada’s endangered-species watchdog says budget cuts have forced cancellations and left a backlog of more than 1,000 at-risk species waiting for assessment. Consumer Advocacy: Ottawa is phasing out key consumer-protection funding, leaving groups warning Canadians’ voice could weaken. Energy & Industry: PTRC and Oil India signed a clean-energy collaboration on CCUS and geothermal, while Alberta pushes ahead on a west-coast pipeline proposal despite hurdles. Sports Spotlight: Canada opens World Cup Group B in Toronto vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, but captain Alphonso Davies is out with a hamstring injury.
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