AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCanada–U.S. Tariffs: Ottawa says it’s not ready to strike a tariff deal with Washington and is unhappy with the latest U.S. offer as Aug. 19 deadlines loom, with talks reportedly focused on critical minerals access and security/energy coverage. Small Business Pressure: CFIB warns Trump’s threatened 50% tariffs could hit two-in-five exporters, threatening major disruption for firms tied to U.S. buyers. Payments & Data Sovereignty: Canada’s payments leaders are sounding alarms after Moneris is set to be sold to U.S. private equity, warning the move could weaken Canadian control of financial infrastructure. Drone Warfare: The Canadian Armed Forces is accelerating drone adoption with a new Ottawa Valley showcase linking military teams and Canadian industry. Energy & Industry: Old Dutch Foods opened a new energy-efficient facility in P.E.I. using solar and geothermal systems. Climate Resilience: Ottawa announced $34.2M for 141 projects in 128 communities to cut risks from extreme heat, flooding and wildfires. Weather Alerts: Environment Canada rolled out polygon-based severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings near Edmonton. Sports: Elena Rybakina advanced to the Canadian Open semifinals after beating Naomi Osaka.
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