AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFederal Industry Update: Mélanie Joly will deliver remarks and hold discussions at Montréal’s Conference of Montreal on economic competition, industrial policy and international cooperation. AI Data Centre Backlash: A York University study says Canada has 96 AI data centres proposed or under construction, and protests are growing over land, water and power use in places like Ontario, B.C. and Saskatchewan. Alberta Separation Debate: An opinion piece argues Alberta’s Oct. 19 referendum question is about authorizing a future binding vote—not immediate secession—urging calmer, serious debate. Trade & Costs: A World Economic Forum report warns geoeconomic fragmentation is already costing the global economy $213–$307B a year and is spreading beyond rivals to allies including Canada. Livestock Health: Canada temporarily banned Texas livestock imports after New World screwworm was detected in South Texas, with the CFIA saying it will adjust measures as the situation evolves. 2SLGBTQ+ Recognition: Vancouver’s Little Sister’s Book & Art Emporium, a landmark Supreme Court winner for queer rights, is being honoured with a Canada Post stamp. Jobs Watch: Canada added 87,800 jobs in May and unemployment fell to 6.6%, shifting rate-cut expectations. Travel/Business: Air Canada took delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, with new Montreal–Palma de Mallorca service planned for summer.
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