AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade Talks: Trump paused 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for a few days as negotiators push toward a deal; Canada’s Carney says progress is “substantial,” but details remain unclear, leaving businesses worried about uncertainty and only partial relief (steel/aluminum reportedly down from 50% to 25%). Immigration & Labour: Ottawa updated Temporary Foreign Worker Program rules, changing how low-wage caps are calculated for employers with multiple small work sites—giving more flexibility to hire. Energy & Industry: A First Nations-led LNG joint venture proposed to ship low-methane Canadian gas to Europe, while Gran Tierra Energy agreed to exit South America via an asset sale to Pertamina’s proxy Maurel & Prom. Corporate Moves: Spin Master is buying Hapiko (deal value US$35–50M) and Empire (Sobeys parent) will buy nine Morelli’s pharmacies in Ontario. Finance & Risk: A federal audit flagged missing fuel and unauthorized spending at Canada’s embassy in Nairobi. Regional Impacts: Summerland, B.C. businesses face another hit as a water boil advisory keeps restaurants closed.
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