AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCanada-U.S. Trade War: Trade watchers warn Canada should brace for “pain” as negotiations stay stalled and U.S. countertariffs are set to hit Tuesday, with an American response almost inevitable. Currency & Politics: Donald Trump again called Canada’s dollar “unacceptable” amid the tariff fight, while Mark Carney said Ottawa is ready to strike a deal if Washington is. Jobs & Costs: New labour data coverage points to job losses in August as public-sector cuts deepen, adding pressure to already stressed household budgets. Data Centres & Local Power: Ottawa’s new framework for responsible data-centre development is meeting community pushback, with Alberta activists arguing residents can still stop hyperscale projects. Payments & Fintech: Dext named Nicole Bello as Chief Revenue Officer as it expands payments in Canada; PayTic also pushed into Saudi Arabia with AI-powered payment operations. Corporate Finance: Teva announced plans to issue senior notes to fund redemptions and general corporate needs. Security & Fraud: Ukraine dismantled a crypto “drainer” ring accused of stealing up to $1M a month across 20+ countries.
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