AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCanada Day coverage: Communities across the country are marking July 1 with parades, fireworks, and local events, from Victoria’s Ship Point return after a two-year break to Canada Day guides for places like Sudbury and London, with many government offices and banks closed. World Cup boost: Canada’s historic 1-0 knockout win over South Africa is spilling into business, with Vancouver restaurants and bars seeing extra demand as the team extends its run into the round of 16. Trade talks: Canada, the U.S. and Mexico kick off bumpy CUSMA/USMCA renewal discussions, with the U.S. expected to miss a key deadline and the pact likely facing years of rolling reviews. Inuit priorities: Prime Minister Mark Carney’s meeting with Inuit leaders in Kuujjuaq ends with commitments to replace the Inuit Child First Initiative and explore an Inuit Nunangat University. Economy & taxes: Manitoba cuts PST on store-bought food starting today, while Alberta’s pipeline plans and a looming West Coast oil proposal deadline remain in focus. Business & investment: A Canadian subsidiary of Metals Australia reports strong Quebec graphite project economics, moving toward final feasibility.
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