AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBanking & Labour: Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem is defending the central bank’s use of replacement workers during a security-guards strike after a labour board found it broke the Canada Labour Code. Trade & Tariffs: Ottawa is adding a temporary 25% surtax on some wood cabinets and vanities while an inquiry checks whether imports are harming Canadian producers. Economy: Statistics Canada says real GDP rose 0.3% in May, supporting an expected stronger Q2 rebound and easing recession worries. Immigration Rules: IRCC clarifies that visitor status or an eTA doesn’t allow work, and that students may need a valid work permit while applications are processed—sparking renewed debate after PGWP changes. Public Safety & Health: Environment Canada issued another yellow air-quality warning for the Cariboo due to wildfire smoke, and a separate yellow heat warning hit Swift Current. Business & Deals: Couche-Tard is pursuing Poland’s Zabka in a deal topping $12B, and Brookfield Infrastructure is exploring a possible sale of NorthRiver Midstream valued around C$7B. Consumer Alerts: Costco Canada recalled cocoa-filled croissants over possible mould and Oreo candy bars due to undeclared pistachio risk. Sports: Canada added judo golds at the Commonwealth Games and Félix Auger-Aliassime’s National Bank Open draw is set.
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