AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCanada–U.S. Trade Tensions: Canada is preparing retaliatory tariffs that could hit automotive and agricultural manufacturing starting Sept. 8, as the Bank of Canada keeps its policy rate at 2.25% and warns the trade war and Iran conflict are adding inflation risks. Gas Prices Relief: Ottawa extended the federal fuel excise tax pause to Jan. 31, 2027, with a phased return at 50% for Feb.–Mar. Consumer Pressure in B.C.: A Tru Cooperative Bank survey finds 80% of British Columbians want financial institutions to advocate for consumers as cost-of-living worries stay high. Crypto Access: Coinbase launched regulated crypto perpetual and dated futures for eligible Canadians, including Bitcoin and Ether, plus gold and oil-linked contracts. Energy & Industry Moves: BC Hydro relocated a mysterious island on the Williston Reservoir after it appeared and vanished; and New Brunswick is moving livestock veterinary services to a private operator starting April 1, 2027. Business & Markets: Bank of Canada rate hold lifted the Canadian dollar slightly; Costco reported August sales growth in Canada; and multiple Canadian firms posted earnings and project updates. Wildlife Update: The Marineland beluga rescue reached a key milestone as the final whales arrived in the U.S.
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