AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCanada–U.S. Infrastructure: The Gordie Howe International Bridge is set to open July 27 after Ottawa and Washington reached a toll-revenue deal, including a 15-year economic development fund funded from bridge profits. AI & Tech Diplomacy: Australia, Canada and India signed the ACITI memorandum to cooperate on AI, semiconductors, cybersecurity and digital infrastructure, with a focus on AI workforce skills and startup-to-investor links. Corporate Reshuffle: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced a major leadership shake-up, creating new business units and naming Manmeet Chhabra as Canada country head. Energy & Power: Guam’s power authority says 99% of feeders are back online after Super Typhoon Bavi, with crews moving into transformer and debris repairs. Health Regulation: Health Canada approved CLINUVEL’s SCENESSE® (afamelanotide) for phototoxicity prevention in adult EPP patients. Business & Markets: Canada’s TSX rose to a three-week high as June jobs data showed unemployment edging down to 6.5% and Aritzia shares jumped after earnings. Housing Debate: An opinion piece argues Ottawa’s “global problem” housing narrative doesn’t match affordability data, pointing to planning decisions as a key driver.
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