AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWestJet Strike Disrupts Summer Travel: WestJet cabin crew have gone on strike over pay, with the airline cancelling and reducing flights through the long weekend and offering free changes/cancellations for affected passengers. Middle East Airspace Uncertainty: Airlines are extending suspensions and adjusting schedules as the US signals renewed diplomacy with Iran and airspace restrictions persist after drone-interception incidents. Tariffs Hit Seafood Competition: The US imposed a 12.5% tariff on Norway, raising fears of worse conditions for salmon exporters; Canada is noted as exempt in the same tariff landscape. Canada Economy Watch: Statistics Canada says GDP grew 0.3% in May, with mining, quarrying and oil & gas helping lift results. Agriculture Losses Noted in Policy Fight: Commentary highlights how trade retaliation and Ottawa’s industrial policy can shift costs onto Prairie farmers. Senator Todd Lewis Dies at 65: The Saskatchewan agriculture advocate and senator was remembered for decades of service to rural communities. Energy Infrastructure Update: A Canada-to-US power line (CHPE) hit peak capacity during a July heat wave but then went offline for repairs. Air Travel to Canada Expands: Air India adds a seasonal Mumbai–Toronto nonstop route for Winter 2026-27 and upgrades Delhi–Toronto with a 787-9.
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