AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTrade Talks: Mark Carney and Donald Trump say they are making progress toward a possible trade deal, but its terms remain unclear as tariffs weigh on Canadian businesses. Manufacturing: Canada’s factory activity slipped into contraction in October for the first time this year, with the PMI falling to 49.6 amid weaker orders and trade uncertainty. Energy Investment: Blackstone and Canadian pension funds are investing US$3.1 billion in an LNG Canada stake, while Nova Scotia is seeking bids for new electricity capacity ahead of its planned coal phaseout. AI and Industry: Ottawa plans to invest up to $1.6 billion in Toronto-based Cohere, which has pledged major Canadian computing infrastructure spending. Household Finances: A new survey found 53% of self-employed Canadians used credit to cover everyday expenses in the past year, highlighting the strain of unpredictable income.
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