AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAlberta’s Unity Vote: Prime Minister Mark Carney urged Albertans to reject a move toward separation in Monday’s non-binding vote, warning that outside forces want to weaken Canada. The ballot would direct the province to begin a process toward a possible future referendum, not decide separation itself. Industry and Energy: Ottawa is putting $30 million toward Hitachi Energy’s $479-million transformer-insulation plant in London, Ont., expected to create more than 100 permanent jobs. In Nova Scotia, EverWind proposed a $10-billion data-centre and wind-power investment, with about 2,000 construction jobs projected. Trade Ties: Canada and India are aiming to conclude a trade pact by year-end, while the timing of a possible December visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi remains under discussion. Economic Risks: A forecast Super El Niño could bring a mild winter, cutting gas demand and prices and squeezing Canadian producers and provincial royalty revenues.**
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