AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWorld Cup, Toronto: Ghana beat Panama 1-0 in their opener, with Caleb Yirenkyi scoring in stoppage time after Brandon Thomas-Asante’s cross. Ghana played without Thomas Partey, denied entry to Canada while awaiting trial in England. Albertans’ fuel relief: Alberta’s UCP says 3.4 million residents will get a $100 energy rebate starting July 1, replacing a fuel tax rebate that could have cut pump prices by up to 13 cents a litre. G7, AI and growth: G7 leaders wrapped talks in Evian-les-Bains focused on AI and U.S. dominance in the sector, alongside the Russia-Ukraine war and a tentative Iran deal. World Cup ticket scams: Canadian and U.S. authorities warn fans to avoid social-media “too good to be true” ticket offers and urgency tactics. Energy crunch in B.C.: A Canadian Climate Institute report warns B.C. industry could face a 90% electricity shortfall if only half of planned projects proceed. Politics and travel costs: New Zealand’s Shane Jones travel spending blowout is defended by Winston Peters, including a private limo on standby. Business/finance: Parafin secured a Goldman Sachs-led credit facility to expand embedded small-business lending across major platforms in the U.S. and Canada. Opinion: Saskatchewan is criticized for burning over $1B a year on debt interest payments.
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