AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoClean Electricity Push: Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a new National Electricity Strategy aimed at doubling Canada’s grid by 2050 and lowering costs for 70% of households, with Ottawa promising more flexibility for LNG power plants and consultations with provinces, territories, Indigenous groups, utilities and unions. Pipeline Politics: Carney also said Canada and Alberta will advance a potential crude oil pipeline to move at least one million barrels a day, alongside details on an industrial carbon pricing deal. Corporate Shock: Sherritt shares plunged after it said it can’t file quarterly statements after both its auditors and CFO resigned amid expanded U.S. sanctions tied to Cuba. Energy & Tech: Unither and Robinson completed a piloted hydrogen-electric helicopter circuit test in Québec; Xcel Energy rolled out AI wildfire detection cameras in Wisconsin. Markets: The S&P/TSX rose more than 200 points as tech, telecom and financials led gains. Local Watch: In Puslinch, neighbours are speaking out over a proposed Danby development seeking a Minister’s Zoning Order.
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