AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBudget and Investment: Ottawa’s Budget 2026 promises $400 billion in capital investment over six years, with support for infrastructure, energy and businesses. Trade and Finance: Canada extended tariff relief on selected U.S. imports through 2028, including some inputs for mining and oil and gas. Ottawa and Beijing agreed to deepen financial ties, with China planning its first yuan-denominated sovereign bond sale in Canada. Industry and Energy: A $6.5-billion forestry package aims to modernize mills, but funding is not expected until 2027–28 as closures and cost pressures continue. Ontario also awarded more than $66 million in contracts for the Darlington small modular reactor project. Agriculture and Jobs: Farm groups welcomed budget measures on farm transfers and research but say costs and competitiveness need more attention. Canada also plans to offer permanent residency to up to 200,000 temporary residents by the end of 2027. Payments: Canada’s long-delayed Real-Time Rail has launched, enabling instant payments around the clock.
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