AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade Deadline: Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and U.S. Trade Rep Jamieson Greer are set to meet Sunday as Ottawa races to avert Trump’s Aug. 19 threat of 50% tariffs on about $28B of Canadian goods, with negotiators still pressing for relief on sectoral levies tied to autos, steel, aluminum and lumber while Canada asks provinces to lift U.S. alcohol restrictions. Housing & Infrastructure: Ottawa and Ontario are putting $1B into a new Non-Development Charge Municipalities Stream to help municipalities build and renew roads, bridges and water systems so more homes can be delivered. Wildfire Response & Aerospace Jobs: Canada conditionally sold 10 retired RCAF Hercules aircraft to B.C.-based Coulson Aviation to convert them into aerial firefighting tankers, aiming to boost emergency capacity and support the domestic aerospace sector. Markets & Rates: Global bond yields climbed to levels last seen in 2008, with investors pricing faster tightening in Canada and other major economies, adding pressure to refinancing costs. Agriculture Relief: Canada and Manitoba enhanced AgriStability for producers hit by June-July flooding, including waiving late-filing penalties for impacted areas. Business & Tech: Kanto launched the Obi3G2 turntable less than a year after the Obi3, adding more setup controls and a sensor-driven drive system. Local Business Spotlight: A Whitehorse housing shortage story highlights how northern communities struggle to attract workers without enough homes.
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