AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoG7 Energy Push: Canada’s “potential” to add global energy capacity earned G7 backing as leaders moved to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz, with PM Mark Carney pitching faster ports and LNG growth. Saskatchewan Carbon Tax: A new poll says 72% of Sask. residents back the province’s move to set the industrial carbon tax rate to zero. Extreme Weather Impact: A Leger survey finds 30% of Canadians say they’ve been personally affected by extreme weather in the past year, up from 23% a year ago. Nuclear Supply Chain: Ontario says GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy and Velan will explore making SMR safety valves in Durham Region for Europe. AI Compute Investment: HIVE Digital Technologies plans a 320MW AI “gigafactory” in the GTA, targeting 850MW of sovereign compute by 2030. Markets: The S&P/TSX rose 213 points while the Canadian dollar traded around 71.30 US cents. Housing Watch: Canada’s New Housing Price Index fell 0.3% in May, extending pressure on residential construction. Public Safety & Youth: Saskatchewan NDP says youth crime victims need more support after StatsCan data showed high rates of later police contact as accused persons. Tech/Legal: Lexis+ with Protégé launches in Canada, aiming to streamline legal AI workflows.
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