AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTrade Talks: Canada and the U.S. are negotiating possible relief from steel and auto tariffs. Prime Minister Mark Carney says discussions have picked up, but Ottawa’s position is unchanged and a deal is not assured. First Nations: Carney brought First Nations leaders and premiers together for the first such meeting in two decades. They discussed revenue-sharing on major projects and a proposed First Nations Sovereign Wealth Fund. B.C. Politics: The Conservatives won a provincial majority, ending nearly a century without one in B.C. Political scientists say record-low turnout and a steep drop in NDP support helped shape the result. Economy: Economists increasingly expect the Bank of Canada to raise its 2.25 per cent policy rate on Wednesday, as inflation pressures build. Energy and Trade Routes: Ovintiv agreed to buy Calgary-based Logan Energy for about $1.26 billion, while DP World joined Manitoba port operators to explore a trade corridor through Churchill. Jobs and Defence: Microsoft is offering voluntary exits to eligible staff in Canada and three other countries as it expands AI investment. Canada has also received its first two F-35s, though the remaining purchase is still under review.
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