AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCanada-U.S. Trade Talks: Top negotiators met again in Washington as the midnight deadline for Trump’s threatened 50% tariffs on about $20B in Canadian goods nears, with Ottawa saying a deal is “very close” but still “important work” remains. Provincial Alcohol Standoff: Prime Minister Mark Carney urged provinces to lift bans on U.S. alcohol sales to unlock a broader agreement, but Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said Canadians should keep boycotting. Economy Watch: StatsCan reported retail sales rose 0.6% in June to $74.3B, while core sales climbed 1.2%. Public Safety: Edmonton police arrested a suspect after two men were stabbed at a Sikh temple; the World Sikh Organization of Canada linked the attack to rising anti-Sikh hate. Sports: Canada named its 21-player roster for the U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. Business & Community: FreshCo opened its first Atlantic Canada stores in Halifax. Space & Tech: Astronaut Jeremy Hansen opened the CNE space exhibit, highlighting Canada’s space sector.
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