AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoClean Energy Deal: Ottawa, Quebec and Newfoundland & Labrador unveiled a revised $70B hydro, wind and transmission plan tied to Churchill Falls, with federal financing of $10B and a goal of nearly tripling capacity—while Quebec’s election risk could still derail the agreement. Trade Pressure: As the U.S. tariff deadline nears, Canada is scrambling for a deal; the auto sector is weighing how much tariff pain it can absorb, and businesses in Ontario are already pivoting ahead of the hit. Food Affordability: Experts say the federal food security strategy still doesn’t tackle the main driver of grocery insecurity—raising fresh questions about whether Ottawa can actually lower prices. Security Screening Probe: MPs launched an urgent look at Canada’s NATO security vetting after a Canadian intern was arrested in Belgium on alleged espionage links. Justice Reform Fight: Ontario’s new cash bail rules face a constitutional challenge over claims of a “two-tier” system. Alberta Politics: Danielle Smith called a Calgary-Shaw byelection for Sept. 14. Housing Cost Scrutiny: B.C. taxpayers are still funding an SRO building for a single remaining resident, spotlighting how hard it is to close troubled facilities. Markets: U.S. 30-year yields jumped to near two-decade highs, lifting Canadian borrowing costs and adding to economic jitters.
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