AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade War: Fresh U.S. tariffs and import bans are hitting Canadian dairy, alcohol and motorcycles, while Canada’s counter-tariffs have doubled steel and aluminum surtaxes to 50%, as the dispute widens beyond classic tariff bargaining. Investment Push: Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Canada Investment Summit is pitching a CAN$1 trillion goal to global investors, with major announcements including Bell’s Saskatchewan AI data-centre expansion (up to 1.2 gigawatts) and new AI infrastructure financing. Canada-EU Pivot: Carney is seeking a “unique alliance” with the EU to reduce reliance on the U.S., with talks focused on letting Canadians live and work in Europe without visas—while the European Parliament prepares an Ottawa antenna office. Political/Legal Watch: Ontario’s Court of Appeal says ESA-compliant temporary layoff clauses aren’t termination clauses, offering clearer guidance for employers. Public Safety: CBSA deported four Punjab men tied to extortion violence, with more removals underway.
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