AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCanada–U.S. Trade War: Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on about $28B of U.S. goods kick in Tuesday, with duties ranging from 15% to 50% hitting items like cheese, honey and aluminum foil, as Ottawa says it’s responding dollar-for-dollar after talks collapsed. Bombardier Clash: Trump escalated the fight by threatening to block Bombardier sales in the U.S. unless the company builds there; Bombardier says it already has a major U.S. footprint and tens of thousands of jobs. Quebec Response: Quebec announced measures to diversify its economy and protect local businesses as the trade war intensifies. China Defence Talks: Canada restarted defence coordination talks with China after more than eight years, aiming to keep military-to-military communications open. Labour Day / Wages: In B.C., unions say Labour Day picnics reflect catch-up gains after the 2025 provincial government strike. Local Community: A Brandon initiative hosted a picnic to help incoming African and Caribbean students settle in. Weather Disruption: Cape Breton repairs begin after a storm brought heavy rain, washouts and power outages.
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