AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade War: Prime Minister Mark Carney told Washington to “stop doing memes” and get serious, warning U.S. demands could leave Canadian industries “gradually wound down” as Canada prepares retaliatory tariffs starting Sept. 8. Tariffs’ Cost Pressure: A separate analysis says the tariff response could hit consumers and households, with prices rising as retaliation stacks on top of earlier duties. Labour & Auto: Unifor and Stellantis begin contract talks amid tariff uncertainty and job-security worries tied to the Brampton plant. Health Policy Watch: New Brunswick advocates warn Alberta’s Bill 11 could ripple nationally by shifting doctors toward private clinics and straining public access. Economy & Markets: Tech-led selling dragged U.S. stocks lower, while Canada’s market also slid as investors weighed trade and growth risks. Business Pivot to “Buy Canadian”: Food and household-goods makers say demand for Canadian-made products is surging, but some retailers are slow—pushing firms toward direct-to-consumer sales. Corporate Moves: Bombardier will buy MHI Canada Aerospace assets in Mississauga, bringing about 750 employees in-house. Investing & Capital Markets: Brookfield Office Properties reset dividend rates and conversion terms for its preference shares. Energy Tech: ENDVR Energy partnered with Spotlite to use satellite and AI tools for vegetation management to reduce outages. Deal News: Prosper Gold closed its sale of the Golden Sidewalk project to Kenorland. Other Canada Business: Four Seasons Toronto is first in Canada to loan out luxury handbags to guests.
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