AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGambling & Consumer Harm: A Europe-wide investigation says Soft2Bet funneled hundreds of millions of euros from unlicensed online casinos, using Ireland as a profit conduit while regulators blacklisted sites and players reported being blocked from self-exclusion. Sports Business: Rogers is buying the remaining 25% of MLSE for $4.35B, taking full control of Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment and setting up a 2027 minority stake sale after regulatory approval. Trade & Supply Chains: Canada and Türkiye have formally launched negotiations for a comprehensive free-trade agreement, with technical teams defining scope for the first round. Defense & Finance: Mark Carney and Zelenskyy announced a $900M Canada-backed Ukraine investment fund and a new Canada-based Defense, Security and Resilience Bank, while Canada also moves to build a German-led submarine fleet. Household Pressure: A KOHO report finds grocery spending is rising and more Canadians are using “pay later” repayment plans as affordability strains budgets. Tourism Funding: Nunavut’s CanNor is sending $1.3M to tourism projects, including visitor-centre upgrades and operator support. Post-Secondary Costs: Assiniboine College projects a $2.109M operating deficit for 2026-27 amid wage pressure outpacing funding.
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