AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGordie Howe Bridge Deal: Canada and the U.S. have agreed to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge on July 27, ending months of delays after Ottawa accepted a share of net toll profits and a 15-year U.S.-controlled economic development fund tied to bridge earnings. Markets & Trade: The bridge settlement comes as business leaders watch the broader U.S.-Canada trade picture, with uncertainty still hanging over cross-border rules and reviews. Labour Watch: Kelowna’s unemployment rose to 9.2% in June even as jobs ticked up, a sign hiring is lagging labour demand. Corporate Moves: Telpay is buying Toronto’s Notch Financial to expand accounts receivable automation and speed up invoicing and collections. AI & Investing: Canadian investors got a new way to play AI hardware after SK Hynix’s Nasdaq debut, while Canada also continues pushing for sovereign data centre buildouts. Consumer Impact: A proposed $8M beef price-fixing class-action settlement highlights ongoing pressure on food prices. Public Safety: Transport Canada says it’s monitoring the Repentigny rail derailment and has appointed a minister’s observer for the investigation. Weather: Manitoba’s La Broquerie market was cancelled due to an extreme heat forecast.
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