AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGordie Howe Bridge: Canada and Michigan say the Gordie Howe International Bridge will open July 27 after a U.S.-Canada deal on toll governance and a 15-year economic fund tied to bridge profits, ending months of delays tied to U.S. objections. Energy Outlook: The IEA warns global gas demand may dip in 2026 as LNG supply stays tight amid Middle East disruption, even as Canada’s LNG ramp-ups help keep supplies steadier. Grid & Power: Ottawa is prioritizing Alberta-Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan-Manitoba transmission upgrades to boost electricity trade capacity and reliability as demand rises. AI & Industry: Alberta is putting $50M over five years into the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute to spread AI across public services and health care, while Canada’s privacy overhaul Bill C-36 targets stronger protections for automated decisions. Local Impacts: Manitoba flood recovery includes $500 cheques for disaster applicants and a one-time grant program for hardest-hit communities; Kelowna’s unemployment rate climbed to 9.2% despite job gains. Business Moves: Telpay acquired Toronto’s Notch Financial to expand invoicing and payment collection tools for Canadian firms.
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