AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWildfire Carbon & Health: A new analysis of Canada’s 2023 wildfires says 554 million tonnes of carbon were released, with most coming from soil and peat burning—fueling fears that smoke seasons won’t ease anytime soon. WestJet Strike Disruptions: WestJet grounded hundreds of flights after 4,400 CUPE flight attendants went on strike over compensation, with up to 250,000 travellers potentially affected during a peak travel weekend. Energy & Climate-Smart Agriculture: WFP, with ICBA and Global Affairs Canada support, launched Iraq’s MURUNA project to tackle water scarcity and climate-smart farming, aiming to strengthen water governance and community planning. Mining & Critical Minerals: Saga Metals says it’s mobilizing camp and equipment for a 4,000–5,000 metre drill program at its Wolverine heavy rare earth project in Labrador. Business & Local Growth: Calgary electrical contractor Colz Electric opened a new southeast facility and refreshed its service standards, expanding coverage across the city. Finance & Markets: Plus500 added single stock futures on CME for US customers, boosting a non-OTC revenue stream that’s already about 15% of group revenue.
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