AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSubmarine Deal: Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to announce Monday that Canada will buy 12 new submarines from Germany’s TKMS, ending a fast procurement race against South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean and deepening NATO ties. Energy Infrastructure: Alberta and Ontario unveiled the proposed 3,300-km “Northern Shield” oil pipeline from Hardisty to Sarnia, targeting 500,000 barrels per day with potential expansion to 800,000, plus a feasibility study and possible government support. Oil Industry Shake-up: BP has agreed to sell its 37.2% stake in the Bay du Nord project to Equinor, leaving Equinor as sole owner as BP refocuses on higher-return opportunities. Flood Response: A Canadian Armed Forces reconnaissance team has arrived in western Manitoba’s Parkland region to assess needs and support flood-hit communities after major overland flooding. Broadcast Funding Fight: ATN is urging equitable access to federal broadcasting support for independent multicultural broadcasters as Ottawa prepares a proposed $600M initiative. Weather Watch: Environment Canada issued an orange tornado watch for parts of northwestern Ontario and the Lake of the Woods area. Agriculture & Environment: A new study warns clear-cut logging can sharply increase flood risk in B.C., turning rare events into frequent ones. Markets/Policy: The Bank of Canada says the Iran war hurt business confidence and pushed inflation expectations higher in its latest outlook surveys.
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