AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCanada Economy: Statistics Canada says real GDP rose 0.3% in May, beating expectations (0.2%), with mining, quarrying and oil & gas leading and a June flash estimate pointing to another 0.2% gain—setting up a stronger Q2 rebound. Corporate Moves: TELUS cut its dividend by about 55% and plans asset sales as CEO Victor Dodig targets balance-sheet repair. Banking & AI: Scotiabank is rolling out AI-powered “knowledge agents” for employees, aiming to reduce admin work and speed up expertise-finding. Travel & Small Business: CFIB warns a WestJet strike/lockout could hit summer tourism hard, urging Ottawa to be ready to intervene if talks fail. Security & Community: Winnipeg police investigate a suspected hate-motivated attack on a mosque after shots and window damage. Trade Pressure: US steelworkers’ and machinists’ leaders back Canadian workers against Trump tariffs, calling for fair enforcement instead of targeting Canada.
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