AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCybersecurity Oversight: OSFI warned Canada’s banks that advanced AI like Anthropic’s Claude Mythos could compress the time to spot and fix cyber flaws, urging faster risk identification and response. Regulated iGaming: Alberta launched a legal online gambling market for private operators, mirroring Ontario’s model with 22 approved operators and a 80/20 revenue split aimed at pulling activity out of the black market. Household Pressure: MNP says many Canadians are “pre-spending” paycheques, with 61% saying at least half their income is already committed before it arrives. Labour Market: Statistics Canada data shows Saskatchewan youth unemployment fell to 11.1% in June while overall employment rose, signalling continued resilience. Trade & Infrastructure: Prime Minister Mark Carney said the Gordie Howe Bridge deal includes a 15-year U.S. toll-profit sharing arrangement, though he cautioned early “net” returns will be limited. Agriculture Policy: Ottawa pre-published feed-ban regulatory updates to better align Canada’s Enhanced Feed Ban with U.S. rules, while also announcing new agri marketing funding for beef sector growth. Corporate Moves: MTY Food Group plans to close dozens of corporate stores, including up to 50 Papa Murphy’s locations, as it struggles to attract diners.
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