AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoTrade & Tariffs: Canada-U.S. trade in goods and services fell by almost $2B between early 2024 and the first quarter of 2026, as the U.S. ramps up pressure ahead of CUSMA talks. Dairy Dispute: Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canadian dairy imports are set to start Aug. 19, with an ag economist saying the move targets long-running quota access issues. Immigration: IRCC issued 3,000 invitations in an Aug. 5 Canadian Experience Class Express Entry draw; the CRS cutoff stayed at 516. Public Safety & Courts: A Texas judge ordered deportation of Canadian Kaitlyn Tracey after she pleaded guilty to assaulting a teen wearing “Trump” sweatpants. Health: Canada authorized Moderna to begin Phase 1 trials of an mRNA Ebola vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain, with manufacturing planned in Canada. Wildfires: Environment Canada issued a yellow smoke warning for parts of B.C. for 24–48 hours, and the Insurance Bureau of Canada urged residents to contact insurers as claims begin. Business: KPMG says many Canadian firms raised prices to cover tariff-related costs, while TD found 1 in 3 Canadians may cut insurance to save money.
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