AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCanada-U.S. Trade Talks: Negotiators are back in Washington as Ottawa tries to lock in a deal that would avert new U.S. tariffs, with Prime Minister Mark Carney pressing provinces to restock U.S. alcohol and ease procurement limits; Quebec is still weighing the impact before endorsing a return of American booze to SAQ shelves. Bond Market Jitters: Canada’s markets are watching global risk and a producer-price surge, while the bond market remains skittish as governments face higher borrowing costs. Competition Watch: The Competition Bureau is moving to block B&G Foods’ Green Giant sale of Canada’s brands to Nortera, arguing it could reduce competition in a concentrated vegetable market. Workplace Safety Cuts: WSIB is cutting 466 jobs across Ontario as it consolidates remote back-office roles, with union critics warning of service delays. Health & Pharma: Health Canada approved PrZORYVE (roflumilast) 0.05% cream for children aged 2–5 with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis. Business & Finance: BMO plans to reorganize its international capital markets leadership, and Canadian banks are tightening rules around employees using prediction markets. Energy/Agri-Trade Pressure: U.S. tariff threats have also put Canadian dairy and other sectors in the spotlight, with dairy access and alcohol access emerging as key sticking points.
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