AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAir Canada: Record third-quarter revenue could not offset a $906-million jump in fuel costs; the airline cut its 2026 earnings forecast. Sovereign AI: Ottawa announced up to $1.6 billion for Toronto-based Cohere, aiming to build Canada’s secure AI capacity. Trade: Canada and the UAE signed a trade pact expected to double bilateral trade to $7 billion a year. Interest Rates: The Bank of Canada raised its key rate to 2.5% for the first time since 2023, citing inflation risks from higher oil prices and warning borrowing costs may rise further. Canada-EU Ties: Leaders agreed to deepen cooperation on trade, energy and defence, but the proposed “associate member” status for Canada was dropped amid opposition within the EU. Business Investment: Ontario matched the federal tax incentive for capital investment, offering companies a faster write-off on eligible spending.
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