AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWildfire fallout: First Nations leaders say fast-moving fires left communities to self-evacuate with little help, as nearly 1,000 wildfires burn across Canada and smoke spreads into the U.S., prompting fresh political heat. Trade shock: Mark Carney says Canada is ready to “intensify” talks after the U.S. signed orders for 50% tariffs on many Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and dairy—while premiers meet in P.E.I. to discuss internal trade and major projects. Defence & aerospace: Canada is poised to join a next-gen fighter jet program as an observer, and De Havilland relaunches the Sherpa at Farnborough. Health & youth: Nova Scotia is set to announce new youth mental health support. Business & investment: Air Canada and Airbus plan a SAF co-investment platform; several Canadian mining and biotech updates hit the wires, from lithium drilling results to a PolyPid-Azurity commercialization deal. Markets & culture: Canada’s TFSA investing trends get attention, and Toronto’s Muslim Literary Festival returns in August.
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