AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU-Canada “associate membership” buzz: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen floated a new associate-member model for Canada, with Prime Minister Mark Carney welcoming the idea as a way to diversify away from U.S. dependence—while critics warn it could mean deeper sovereignty and budget obligations. Trade-war pressure on costs: Canada’s retaliatory tariffs and U.S. moves are already hitting consumer goods, with Ontario craft brewers warning aluminum can and supply costs may force price hikes. Workforce and productivity hit: Gallup research puts disengagement costs at about $11,500 per disengaged employee annually, underscoring the business stakes of workplace morale. NATO leadership: NATO defence chiefs elected German Gen. Carsten Breuer as next chair of the military committee, beating Canada’s Gen. Jennie Carignan. Immigration fees clarified: IRCC published the full breakdown of work permit fees for applicants applying from outside Canada. Business expansion moves: Poddar Pigments inks a North and Latin America distribution partnership; Belding India expands modular data center sales across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Aviation premium upgrades: Air France will open its largest JFK international lounge at New Terminal One in 2027, while DFW expands premium lounges and services.
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