AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCanada–U.S. Tariff Clock: With Trump’s Aug. 19 plan for 50% tariffs on about US$20B in Canadian goods looming, Canadian firms are mostly waiting and planning instead of rushing shipments, as talks continue to try to avoid escalation. Iran Sanctions: Canada announced new sanctions on five Iranian officials tied to activities that Ottawa says obstruct navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, freezing assets and warning about threats to global trade and energy security. CIRO Enforcement: CIRO accepted a settlement with Scotia Securities over reporting and complaint-handling failures, ordering a $275,000 fine plus $10,000 costs. B.C. Politics & Health: B.C. Premier David Eby shuffled his cabinet after Finance Minister Brenda Bailey revealed early-stage, treatable cancer—Josie Osborne moves to finance and Ravi Kahlon to health. Agriculture Spotlight: A three-day public hearing in High River (Aug. 18–20) will gather Canadians’ views on the state of agriculture, including costs, food safety, grocery prices and market access. Energy Markets: The IEA warns the global oil market faces a supply deficit of 1.8M barrels per day in Q3 as Middle East disruptions continue.
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