AGP Executive Report
Last update: 39 minutes agoCanada–France ties: Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron meet in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon to deepen economic and defence cooperation, with energy security and critical minerals/rare earths in the spotlight. EU “associate member” push: Carney’s support for Canada becoming the EU’s first associate member keeps gaining attention as Ottawa tries to diversify amid U.S. tariff pressure. Housing: Canadian home sales fell 6.9% year-over-year in August as higher borrowing costs and weaker growth expectations weigh on momentum. Trade with India: Canada says it’s optimistic about concluding CEPA talks with India by year-end, aiming to more than double trade by 2030. Air travel hit: WestJet cuts about a third of flights to Hawaii, shrinking capacity and seat availability for winter travellers. AI debate: Canadian leaders at All In in Montreal argue for faster, safer AI deployment while addressing public fear and safety concerns. Education shock: ILAC, a major private language school, filed for bankruptcy, leaving students stranded. Cyber risk: AI voice-cloning scams are increasingly targeting Canadian organizations, raising the bar for identity checks. Energy/transport costs: Diesel price pressure continues to squeeze businesses and logistics.
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