AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoInterprovincial alcohol access: Ontario and seven other provinces signed an agreement in Charlottetown that lets producers seek LCBO authorization to sell alcohol direct-to-consumers across participating jurisdictions, meaning online ordering and home delivery could expand beyond the old LCBO listing and private ordering limits. Housing push: In Vancouver, the federal government (Build Canada Homes) and the Ismaili Council for Canada signed an MoU to help advance affordable rental housing, targeting 1,250+ units across BC, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec. Trade pressure on Canadian goods: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she won’t retaliate to Trump’s 50% tariff threat with an alcohol ban, while Canada-UAE talks in Toronto highlighted new investment and trade opportunities, including a fast-tracked CEPA deal. Cybersecurity: Fastjson 1.x is under renewed scrutiny after reports of attacks exploiting a critical flaw in Spring Boot apps, with no patched version yet. Household strain: An RBC poll finds many Saskatchewan and Manitoba residents still struggle with unexpected expenses and emergency savings.
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