AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoLivestock Health Alert: Canada has temporarily halted imports of certain Texas livestock after a second New World screwworm case was confirmed in South Texas, with CFIA restricting animals that were in Texas within the past 21 days. Federal Support for Cost of Living: Ottawa has started one-time payments under the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, topping up eligible GST credit recipients by 50% of the 2025-26 GST credit value, with enhanced quarterly payments set to begin in July. Workplace Equality: New equal pay rules for federally regulated employers take effect Oct. 20, 2026, requiring equal pay for substantially similar work. Local Economy & Jobs: Algoma University has reopened first-year admissions to five previously paused programs after financial strain tied to international student caps. Energy & Industry: JGC Holdings was selected to provide engineering services for Mozambique’s Coral Norte LNG project, including FLNG topside work. Tech/Finance: Thoma Bravo has made a $650-million offer to buy Toronto software firm Kneat.com. Sports & Community: Vancouver mayoral candidate Kareem Allam proposes renaming YVR after Terry Fox.
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