AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 minutes agoTrade & Tariffs: Statistics Canada says exports to the U.S. jumped 8.1% in August as firms “front-ran” looming 50% tariffs, widening Canada’s trade surplus with the U.S. to $11.2B from $6.1B. Provincial Policy: Manitoba proposes removing limitation periods for civil claims tied to intimate partner violence and “coercive control,” aiming to let survivors sue regardless of when abuse occurred. Corporate Earnings & Dividends: Goodfellow reported Q3 net earnings of $2.3M and declared an eligible $0.10/share dividend payable Nov. 3. Retail & Delivery: Instacart and Skip expanded in Canada, letting users shop groceries and restaurants across each other’s apps. Markets: The S&P/TSX rose Tuesday on tech strength; the Canadian dollar traded around 70.29 US cents. Tech & Logistics: Clearly Technologies is now available via Geotab’s marketplace to help fleets turn scattered vehicle data into cost savings. Immigration: IRCC is moving asylum claims to a new online process starting Nov. 3, with different steps depending on where a claim is in the system. Housing & Finance: BlackRock survey finds confidence in retirement planning drops as Canadians near retirement. Education & Integrity: Ontario referred OSAP-payment concerns at private career colleges to the OPP after inspections and KPMG review. Business & Society: Canadians are tipping less, with hospitality workers reporting declines in tips.
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