AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTrade: Canada and the UAE signed a deal to cut or eliminate tariffs on more than 99% of Canadian exports, as Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks markets beyond the U.S. The visit also advanced a promised $70-billion UAE investment in Canada. Interest Rates: The Bank of Canada is widely expected to raise its key rate by a quarter-point today, its first hike since 2023, amid inflation concerns tied to higher energy costs. Health Care: Canada has tens of thousands of health-care vacancies, yet many immigrant workers with university and health-related qualifications remain in lower-paid roles. Nearly one in eight licensed practical nurse positions was vacant in 2025. Parks Canada: Budget cuts put more than half of the agency’s Newfoundland and Labrador workforce under review: 142 of 281 employees received notice that their positions are being assessed. Trade with Europe: Canadian steel and aluminum could face EU carbon charges in 2027, with about $2.8 billion in annual exports exposed as Ottawa seeks closer ties with the bloc. Wildfire Smoke: A new global report estimates about 4,000 Canadian deaths a year were associated with wildfire smoke in 2021–25, roughly 275% more than in the early 2000s.
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