AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEnergy Deal Watch: Alberta and Ottawa struck a carbon-pricing agreement that could clear the way for a new Alberta-to-B.C. oil pipeline starting as early as 2027, while scaling back a costly emissions-capture plan—Mark Carney framed it as faster, clearer rules for investors. Grid Push: Carney also unveiled a $730B clean electricity strategy to double Canada’s power capacity by 2050, mixing hydro, nuclear, wind/solar and natural gas. Pipeline Politics: Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said he hasn’t discussed Trans Mountain ownership with Danielle Smith yet, but left the door open to Chinese investment case-by-case. Health Alert: In B.C., one of four Canadians isolating after a rare hantavirus exposure linked to an Antarctic cruise tested “presumptive positive,” with confirmatory testing pending. World Cup Buzz: Cineplex will screen select FIFA 2026 matches in theatres nationwide, and Lumen Field ranked among the top fan-experience stadiums. Digital Rights: Tech leaders are warning Bill C-22 could harm Canada’s digital economy and encryption.
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