AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade War: Mark Carney says Canada can “pivot and prosper” after retaliatory tariffs on about $20B of U.S. imports took effect, with rates from 15% to 50% hitting sectors like steel, dairy, appliances, and electronics. U.S. Import Bans: Washington also moved to ban or restrict more Canadian goods, including broad alcohol categories, while carving out some items like toilet paper and road salt—raising uncertainty for exporters ahead of Sept. 29. Affordability Measures: Ottawa extended the federal fuel excise tax relief to Jan. 31, 2027, with a partial rate in early 2027, as ministers frame it as support during trade disruption. Regulatory Overhaul: The federal government is streamlining major project reviews by exempting certain cross-border pipelines and power lines from the Impact Assessment Agency, aiming for “one-project, one-decision.” AI & Kids Online Safety: Ottawa launched a National AI Literacy Initiative and backed new work on online harms affecting children’s mental health. Ukraine Visit: Zelenskyy is in Canada Sept. 9-11 for defence, economic, and energy cooperation talks. Carbon Capture Push: Construction began on Enhance Energy’s Origins CCS hub near Clive, Alberta, targeting up to 1.5M tonnes stored annually.
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