AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCanada-U.S. Tariff Shock to Small Business: A CFIB survey says 18% of small exporters and 11% of importers hit by the trade war fear they’d stop being financially viable if it drags on for three months, with many firms demanding tariff revenue be used to protect the hardest-hit operators. Rail Manufacturing Push: Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a $4.7B VIA Rail investment to bring passenger car building back to Canada, with Alstom set to manufacture 313 cars in Thunder Bay and La Pocatière—framed as a major “Buy Canadian” win for jobs and supply chains. More Tariff Support for Firms: Minister Rechie Valdez outlined a $7.5B package of new and enhanced measures for workers and businesses affected by U.S. tariffs, including liquidity help via regional development agencies. Infrastructure for Clean Power: Canada broke ground on the North Coast Transmission Line in B.C., targeting cleaner electricity, major job creation, and emissions cuts. Currency Update: The Bank of Canada unveiled the final design for the new $20 bill featuring King Charles, with added security features. Market/Policy Watch: CIRO scheduled a settlement hearing for Arthur Silber, while CIRO also issued a trading halt for Maximus Metals (MM) pending news. Trade War Reality Check: Fact Focus debunked Trump’s claim that U.S. banks can’t operate in Canada, noting 15 U.S.-based banks already operate there.
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