AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy & Infrastructure: Canada and Alberta moved ahead with a new West Coast oil pipeline plan, aiming to ease B.C. and First Nations concerns, with consultations starting immediately and a stated 1M barrels/day target. Energy Innovation: pH7 Technologies secured up to $5M from Natural Resources Canada to test on-site copper cathode production using low-grade sulfide ore, with green hydrogen as a byproduct. AI & Finance: CPPIB will invest $2.4B with EQT to build AI data centres via EdgeConneX, betting on long-term demand for power-hungry infrastructure. Trade & Politics: The U.S. trade rep criticized Canada’s China policy as CUSMA renewal hangs in limbo, while Canada’s Carney met Philippines President Marcos to elevate ties and push future trade talks. Agriculture & Food: Ottawa unveiled a $3.2B food security strategy to cut grocery costs and boost domestic production, and a former Driscoll’s compliance manager alleged pesticide-law violations in Canada and the U.S. Business & Travel: Air Canada cancelled eight U.S. routes as it adjusts its winter schedule. Sports & Culture: Canada faces Morocco in World Cup Round of 16, and the WNBA’s first international team is drawing fans across Canada with games in Montreal.
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