AGP Executive Report
Last update: 31 minutes agoBudget and Housing: Ottawa’s 2026 budget would extend the foreign-buyer ban on existing homes to 2029 while exempting new homes. It also commits $30 billion to a 10-year homelessness plan and $50 billion to expand the electricity grid. Iran Sanctions: The U.S. Treasury sanctioned eight Canadian financial businesses over alleged Iran-linked transactions, raising pressure on Ottawa to address sanctions evasion. Trade: Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed renewed U.S. interest in free trade after the midterms, but Canadian businesses say tariff uncertainty remains. China extended tariff relief for Canadian crab and lobster through 2028 as the two countries prepare to resume high-level economic talks. Jobs and Immigration: Canada lost 4,700 jobs in October and unemployment rose to 6.7%. Ottawa will keep international student arrival targets at 150,000 a year through 2029, prolonging revenue challenges for Ontario colleges and universities. Food Security: The federal government announced $750 million to boost year-round fruit and vegetable production, including $100 million for rural and northern communities. AI Infrastructure: Protests in Nova Scotia challenged plans for major AI data centres, with residents citing limited consultation and concerns over power use and environmental impacts.
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