AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade: Trump delayed a 50% tariff on Canadian goods for three days, saying the countries are close to a deal and that talks will continue while details are “ironed out,” with agriculture plus steel and aluminum flagged. Energy & Industry: Quebec approved Questerre’s five-year carbon storage pilot, authorizing injection and observation wells using an existing well. Finance & Business: RBC hired former Ontario MPP Caroline Mulroney as vice-chair, tasked with connecting clients across capital markets, commercial banking and wealth management. Corporate Moves: AXIS Capital named Jim Rhyner to lead North America financial lines, programs and Canada, starting Aug. 31. Tech & Infrastructure: CtrlS Datacenters raised fresh capital from Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath and Sreeram Reddy Vanga, with CPPIB previously investing in the firm. Cyber-Physical Security: A Canadian hospital ransomware incident is cited as a reminder that cyberattacks can disrupt real-world systems like doors and HVAC. Climate & Trade Costs: EU carbon border rules are set to add new reporting and verification costs for Canadian exporters, especially steel and aluminum. Health Research: A Canadian study found three daily servings of full-fat dairy didn’t worsen weight or key metabolic markers over 12 weeks.
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