AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 minutes agoCompetition Bureau Probe: The Competition Bureau is investigating whether grocery minimum advertised pricing rules block retailers from advertising lower deals, potentially reducing price competition and raising barriers for discount and new grocers. Canada-US Trade Shock: With Trump’s import bans on Canadian alcohol, some dairy products and motorcycles set to start Tuesday, Canadian producers warn of a “tornado of changes,” while Trump says a deal could come in weeks. Grocery & Retail Deals: Revolve Group is taking a minority stake in Toronto activewear brand 437, and Brixmor and Everview Partners have agreed to buy Slate Grocery REIT in a deal valued around $2.34B. Infrastructure & Jobs: Canada is investing up to $22.4M in Kelowna airport utility upgrades to unlock more development, and Northern Ontario Heritage Fund money is backing 12 northern manufacturers with about 80 expected jobs. Markets & Commodities: U.S. stocks slid as bond yields surged; gold and silver also fell despite a longer-term bullish base view from BMO, while pea prices look set for strength on tighter supply and demand. Business Growth in the North: Borealis passenger rail hit 500,000 riders on the St. Paul–Chicago corridor since May 2024.
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