AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFederal Budget: Mark Carney’s budget aims to reduce Canada’s reliance on the U.S. by diversifying trade and boosting domestic commerce. Trade Tensions: Democrats’ U.S. midterm gains have raised hopes, but experts warn they won’t quickly end tariffs; Canada and China have extended tariff relief on some farm and seafood products to 2028 and are exploring broader cooperation. Affordability: A new survey finds one in three Canadians are skipping or shrinking meals because of grocery costs, as food insecurity reaches a four-year high. Student Aid: Ontario’s cuts to grants have fuelled campus protests, with students facing more debt to pay for post-secondary education. Economic Outlook: Canada’s services sector contracted for a fifth straight month in October, while economists warn weak productivity is dimming young people’s confidence in the economy.
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