AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTariff Response: Ottawa and Ontario unveiled a $9-billion package for industries hit by U.S. tariffs: $5 billion for steel, $2.5 billion for autos and $1 billion for Ring of Fire development. Rates and Growth: Inflation reached 3.1% in September, and economists are increasingly expecting a Bank of Canada rate hike next week as the PBO forecasts just 0.9% GDP growth this year. Trade Dispute: A U.S. food importer has sued over 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, challenging President Donald Trump’s authority to impose them. Business Confidence: Alberta’s vote to remain in Canada has eased uncertainty for businesses, while Saskatchewan reports 156,850 small businesses—98.8% of firms in the province.
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