AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCanada–U.S. Trade & Security: Mark Carney says he studied the risk of U.S. military action amid Trump’s tariff push, while a POLITICO poll finds most Canadians back reciprocal tariffs and most Americans oppose them. Alberta Referendum Politics: Forever Canadian is shifting to directly campaign for Alberta to remain in Canada, triggering new Elections Alberta reporting rules. Economy & Cost Pressures: CFIB says small business confidence fell in September as tariff uncertainty and energy prices bite; StatsCan reports Canada’s population growth hit the slowest July-to-July pace since WWII, though Alberta still leads growth. Food & Farming: Ontario farmers face uncertainty from the trade fight; dairy producers and retailers feel pressure as protein demand and U.S. dairy tariffs strain whey supply. Tech, Health & Safety: Health Canada accepted GSK’s Jemperli for review for certain rectal cancer; Inagene launched a GLP-1 genetics insights program; Canada warned travellers in Nigeria to avoid unregulated alcohol after methanol-linked deaths. Business & Travel: Air Canada adds a Vancouver–Sapporo nonstop starting Dec. 17; Square integrates Apple Business to help Canadian merchants keep Apple Maps info current.
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