AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBusiness: The Weston family’s Wittington Investments agreed to buy U.K. pharmacy and beauty chain Boots for US$8.9 billion, expanding the Canadian group that owns Loblaw and Shoppers Drug Mart. Quebec Politics: The Parti Québécois won a minority government, reviving the independence debate; leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says a referendum is not an immediate priority. Energy: Prime Minister Mark Carney says oilsands mining could expand as Ottawa fast-tracks major projects and seeks to reduce reliance on the U.S. Cenovus also struck a C$5.7-billion deal to acquire Athabasca Oil. International Relations: Canada and India agreed to deepen security cooperation, including work on organized crime, terrorism, cybercrime and extradition, as they rebuild strained ties. Cost of Living: Canadian asking rents fell for a 24th straight month in September, down 4.2 per cent year over year, though declines are easing in Toronto and Vancouver. Trade: Canada’s August trade surplus more than quadrupled as exporters rushed shipments ahead of new U.S. tariffs, while President Donald Trump says he is in no hurry to restart trade talks.
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