AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCanada–U.S. Trade Talks: Mark Carney says negotiations with Washington have turned “nasty” after Trump’s latest jabs, as Ottawa weighs a possible swap: easing U.S. sectoral tariffs (including steel and aluminum) in return for Canadian movement on issues like provincial alcohol bans, auto retaliatory tariffs, and dairy quota rules. Economy Watch: StatsCan reports Canada added 75,000 jobs in July and unemployment fell to 6.4%, the lowest since July 2024, even as tariff threats keep uncertainty high. Energy & Cost of Living: Gas prices dropped in parts of Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada, but experts warn the relief may be short-lived with oil-market volatility. Climate & Wildfires: A new study says human-caused climate change doubled the odds of the extreme fire-weather conditions behind Canada’s summer wildfires. Environment Policy: Ottawa announced an Expert Taskforce on Natural Capital Accounting and Nature Financing to help close the nature conservation funding gap. Infrastructure: BC Hydro plans to triple its public EV charging network to 3,500 ports by 2035, adding fast-charging hubs across the province. International Links: Canada and Nigeria signed an expanded air transport deal, and Air Canada says it’s starting the regulatory process for Lagos flights in 2027. Culture: TIFF unveiled final lineups for Midnight Madness and TIFF Docs, with 24 world premieres across the two sections.
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