AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade Talks: Ottawa says negotiations are “going quite well” and Washington also wants a deal before Aug. 19, as the U.S. threatens 50% tariffs on about $20B of Canadian exports. Auto Sector Pressure: Brampton’s mayor warns “no deal is better than a bad deal” unless autos are included, after Unifor said Stellantis is considering idling/relocating Brampton Jeep Compass production. Air Travel Demand: Air Canada expects record September and October revenue as premium travellers shift away from summer crowds. Cannabis M&A: Curaleaf has launched an unsolicited $272M bid for Aurora Cannabis, reigniting consolidation talk and raising the question of whether Canopy Growth could be next. Corporate Governance/Finance: A ByWard Market District Authority executive director was terminated after seven months, highlighting local governance shakeups. Security & Crime: A commentary piece argues Canada is tackling organized crime the wrong way, pointing to how illicit tobacco smuggling operates like a supply chain. Housing Signals: Saskatchewan leads Canada in building permit growth, a potential early read-through for construction activity. Climate & Wildfires: B.C. wildfire coverage continues, with emergency measures and adaptation funding in focus. Immigration/Travel Friction: Reports say some Houston-to-Montreal passengers with valid passports were denied boarding amid stricter entry/exit requirements.
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