AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCanada Investment Summit: Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Toronto pitch to attract $1T in investment is drawing both big-money attention and sharp pushback, including protests from Indigenous, climate, housing and union groups worried about public services and fossil fuels. AI Infrastructure Push: Ottawa backed Bell’s Saskatchewan expansion, now pegged at $50B+ and up to 1.2 gigawatts of AI data-centre capacity, with thousands of jobs and a Regina-area HQ. Airports Privatization Fight: Federal Liberals reportedly held a caucus call on the future of Canadian airports as Ottawa explores alternative ownership models; Unifor says airports “are not for sale.” Trade War Fallout: Municipal leaders are bracing for tariff costs, with Calgary projecting hundreds of millions in new expenses. Inflation Watch: Canada’s August inflation held at 3%, keeping pressure on the Bank of Canada’s rate path amid oil-driven risks. EU-Canada Ties: The European Parliament will open an Ottawa antenna office, with Carney set to address the bloc. Ukraine Support: Canada-backed World Bank funding will send $841M to Ukraine, tied to pension reimbursements. Provincial Politics & Health: Alberta starts its fall flu/COVID/RSV campaign and keeps a $100 COVID vaccine fee with waivers; Saskatchewan’s Weedmark denies NDP claims about a 2025 private-jet trip.
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