AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAir Canada Finance: Air Canada posted a quarterly net loss of C$178M as fuel costs jumped 49% year over year, even as it moves to strengthen its balance sheet by selling a 25% stake in Aeroplan for C$2.5B to Blackstone and a pension-fund group. Payments & Deals: Francisco Partners is buying Moneris from RBC and BMO for about C$1.4B, underscoring how Canadian payments assets are drawing U.S. private equity interest. Corporate Governance: Elliott Investment Management is pushing for board changes at Northern Star Resources, naming major mining executives it wants added to the board. Defence & Industry: TKMS raised its 2026 outlook on higher demand for frigates and sonar tech, while Canada’s defence ecosystem continues to expand with new quantum and satellite-related initiatives. Trade & Diplomacy: Canada is aiming to conclude a free trade deal with ASEAN this year as it seeks deeper Southeast Asia ties and more market diversification. Public Policy & Risk: A UK defence think-tank released a toolkit for tackling rapidly escalating authorised payment fraud, reflecting growing pressure on regulators and financial institutions. Local Impact: B.C. declared a provincial state of emergency after a wildfire forced Summerland evacuations.
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