AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWildfire fallout and trade pressure: Smoke from Canadian wildfires is still blanketing parts of the U.S., with air-quality warnings in multiple states and fresh political heat as President Donald Trump threatens tariffs on Canada over “willful negligence” in forest management; Ontario Premier Doug Ford fired back, saying the U.S. should drop lumber tariffs and focus on support, not threats. Wildlife mystery in Ontario: Scientists say they’ve solved the case of nearly 150 turtles found dead along Opinicon Lake in eastern Ontario, pointing to climate-driven stressors as the real culprit. Affordability and competition in retail: New Canadian shopper research finds people actively juggle in-store and online tools to stretch budgets, and they switch fast when expectations aren’t met. Media and retail tech moves: TC Transcontinental expands raddar to more provinces, while Repsly rolls out “Territory Advisor” to help retailers optimize field coverage. Defence procurement: Canada orders 35 new Armoured Combat Support Vehicles for transfer to Ukraine under a broader deal worth about $1.4B. Economy and policy watch: Canada’s wildfire preparedness funding was boosted, and talks on USMCA review continue with a focus on autos, steel/aluminum, labour and agriculture.
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