AGP Executive Report
Last update: 29 minutes agoIndia Trade: Foreign Minister Anita Anand’s visit comes as Canada sends nearly 300 business delegates to India, its largest trade mission there in 30 years. Both countries are pushing to conclude a comprehensive trade pact by year-end, with energy, critical minerals and aerospace in focus. Quebec Business Climate: Premier-elect Paul St-Pierre Plamondon’s pledge to hold a sovereignty referendum by 2030, alongside proposed immigration cuts, is raising concerns about investment and labour supply. Auto Market: China’s Geely plans to begin selling vehicles in Canada in 2027, opening the door to a major new competitor. Jobs: September’s 68,000-job decline lifted unemployment to 6.5%, renewing questions about the economy and interest rates. Energy: Oilsands tailings fluid grew 50% from 2014 to 2024, intensifying pressure to address wastewater as Alberta seeks to expand production. Banking: CIBC-owned Simplii is rolling out a new account and testing app-based money folders to attract customers who prefer managing their finances themselves.
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