AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEnergy & Infrastructure: Prime Minister Mark Carney fast-tracked the proposed Pacific Link oil pipeline to Canada’s West Coast as a project of national interest, aiming to cut dependence on the U.S. and expand access to overseas markets, with the project pitched at more than $20B in GDP. Housing & Rates: Bank of Canada senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers said the central bank is “on the right track” on affordability but needs more time, arguing interest rates are “too blunt” to fix housing costs alone and that supply and planning are key. Trade & Manufacturing: New U.S. import bans on certain Canadian goods are raising pressure on border-area small businesses and manufacturers, adding to tariff uncertainty that can freeze investment and push costs downstream. Markets: The S&P/TSX composite fell in late trading while U.S. markets gained ground; the Canadian dollar edged lower. Corporate & Capital Markets: PharmaCorp completed acquisitions to expand its pharmacy network; Bird Construction, Ero Copper, TFI International and Verisk all set upcoming earnings dates; Nayax closed its $350M acquisition of IPS Group to expand smart parking and curbside payments. Business & Community: Tree of Life Canada promoted three leaders to strengthen retail partnerships, while a Richmond bubble tea shop Sweet7 closed its location but said its Vancouver store remains open.
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