AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFederal Budget: Mark Carney’s 2026 budget promises $400 billion in capital investment over six years and $22 billion in affordability measures, including a grocery-benefit top-up. It projects a $62.3-billion deficit next fiscal year. Trade: Canada and China extended tariff relief for some Canadian farm and seafood exports through 2028, while Canadian investment funds pitched French institutions on backing projects at home. Tech: AMD disclosed it will pay about US$2.9 billion for Toronto AI-chip startup Taalas, in one of the largest Canadian tech takeovers in recent years. Asylum Rules: New federal regulations give claimants 60 days after arrival to submit applications and documents, with one 30-day extension available, as Ottawa seeks faster decisions and removals of unsuccessful claimants.
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