AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAlberta Cost Relief: Starting July 1, nearly 3.4 million eligible Albertans can apply online for the province’s $100 energy rebate, with payments expected within two weeks of applying. Separatism Watch: A Calgary group launched “Let Alberta Decide,” a campaign urging an upcoming referendum to quit Canada, saying Alberta has the resources to go it alone. Energy & Environment: Alberta’s new sky-high $14 solar panel recycling fee (starting Oct. 1) is drawing backlash from the renewable industry as potentially discouraging investment. Food Security & Farming: Ottawa launched a $20-million Local Food Infrastructure Fund (Community Support Stream) to help food banks and community groups get nutritious food to families. Beef Industry Alarm: The closure of Lacombe’s research facility has left Canada’s beef sector worried about lost specialized expertise and equipment. Trade & Groceries: Canada announced a 10% tariff on canned vegetable imports for up to 200 days, with exemptions for some countries. Corporate Accountability: The USW condemned the federal plan to abolish the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise, calling it a retreat from corporate accountability. Clean Tech Move: Amrize broke ground on modernizing its Saint-Constant, Quebec cement plant, aiming for a major emissions cut and expanded capacity. Markets & Banking: OSFI lowered the domestic stability buffer to 3.0%, freeing more lending capacity for Canada’s biggest banks.
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