AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoU.S.-Canada Trade War: The U.S. has started banning nearly $1B of Canadian imports, including alcohol, dairy and some motorcycles, as Washington demands an apology; Canada’s trade minister Dominic LeBlanc says Ottawa won’t be bullied. Marine Conservation: Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will invest an extra C$1.2B to protect marine life and boost enforcement as tanker traffic rises. Energy Expansion: LNG Canada approved Phase 2 in Kitimat, doubling capacity to 28 million tonnes a year in a C$33B expansion. Banking Liquidity: The Bank of Canada is boosting two-week repo use to ease CORRA strain amid funding pressures. Health Labels: New front-of-package “high in” nutrition symbols are already changing shopping habits, with many shoppers avoiding or switching products. Housing Pressure: A real estate warning highlights how high down payments can still leave buyers with mortgages far above appraised values, raising default risk. Sports & Community: Thomas Chabot was named Ottawa Senators captain; MADD Canada named Regina volunteer Karen Anthony Burns Volunteer of the Year.
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