AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCanada-U.S. Tariffs Talks: Senior negotiators met in Washington as a midnight deadline nears, with draft terms reportedly aiming to cut auto tariffs to 15% (from 25%) and steel/aluminum to 25% (from 50%), while dairy, lumber and agriculture remain contentious. Housing & Household Pressure: New survey data show affordability strain is deepening, with many Canadians delaying bills and leaning on debt as groceries stay the biggest pressure point. Mortgage Rates: Fixed-rate mortgage “bargains” are fading as Canadian bond yields rise, pushing more lenders to hike rates. Energy & Infrastructure: BC Hydro is moving ahead with a $90-million Mount Pleasant Substation expansion in Vancouver to add capacity for up to 50,000 more customers, supporting growth along the Broadway corridor. Markets & Finance: Investors are bracing for Canadian bank results next week, expecting solid earnings but worrying valuations are already high. Corporate Moves: Vireo Growth completed its acquisition of C21 Investments, adding to Canada’s cannabis consolidation trend. Trade & Supply Chains: Ocean freight is entering a holding pattern ahead of September as shippers watch tariff and logistics uncertainty.
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