AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUSMCA/CUSMA Trade Talks: The U.S., Canada and Mexico have started the process to renew their North American trade pact, but automakers are bracing for possible rule changes as Washington pushes for more U.S. manufacturing content and talks with Canada are still not formal. Border & Drugs: U.S. officials say drug seizures at the U.S.-Canada border are down 55% year over year, even as drugs are increasingly found after routes through Mexico. Energy & Industry: First Mining won federal environmental approval for its Springpole gold project, clearing the way for major jobs and regional economic impact in Northwestern Ontario. Aviation: Air Canada and EPCOR signed a long-term support deal for the GTCP131-9A auxiliary power unit as the airline modernizes its fleet. Tech & Finance: Brock University is warning that prediction markets coming to Canada could reward insider info and even put “a price tag” on war and peace. Public Services & Cost of Living: Metro Vancouver raised TransLink fares on July 1, keeping bus costs low but increasing commuter costs under a zone-based system. Canada Day Disruptions: Heat and weather forced some Canada Day plans to shift, including a Sudbury call to move a water trailer to a city encampment. Sports & Culture: NHL free agency kicked off with major Canadian signings and extensions, while Canada’s Eurovision debut for 2027 was confirmed.
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