AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTransatlantic Boost: WestJet launched the first direct Cardiff–Toronto flight in nearly 20 years, running four times a week and opening a fresh North America gateway for Wales and the UK. Middle East Shockwaves: A prolonged Hormuz disruption is expected to slow India’s economy by hitting energy, petrochemicals, and fertilizer supplies—raising risks for manufacturing and food security. Canada–India Trade Push: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is in Canada with major industry leaders, aiming to triple bilateral trade to US$50B by 2030 and wrap up CEPA talks by year-end. Energy Deal Watch: Canada reached a deal to export LNG to Germany via the Ksi Lisims project, a move British Columbia says improves odds the $10B terminal goes ahead. Policy & Markets: Canada’s securities regulators proposed updates to issuer bid/takeover and beneficial ownership reporting rules, with comments due Aug. 12. Local Economy: Mount Norquay unveiled plans to replace its 1946 chairlift with a gondola to improve access and sustainability.
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