AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 minutes agoInterest Rates: The Bank of Canada raised its key rate by a quarter-point to 2.5 per cent, its first hike since 2023, citing persistent inflation and costly energy. It warned more increases may follow; major banks are lifting prime rates, raising costs for variable-rate borrowers. Trade and Investment: Canada and the UAE signed a trade pact after 47 days of talks, aiming to expand two-way trade and open markets for Canadian farm goods, machinery and aerospace exports. Trade War: Ottawa says a U.S. deal is not close, and the Bank of Canada expects tariffs to slow growth in the final quarter. Steel Jobs: Stelco owner Cleveland-Cliffs says it hopes to recall 175 laid-off workers before Christmas if Canadian sales improve. Major Projects: Matawa First Nations told MPs that Bill C-39 could undermine treaty rights and consent as Ottawa seeks to speed approvals for projects. Farm Costs: Grain growers are pressing Ottawa for diesel relief, saying fuel-price increases are sharply raising harvest costs.
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