AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBudget 2026: Mark Carney’s government is set to table its second budget, promising investment in productivity, infrastructure and economic sovereignty as Canadians face affordability pressures and trade uncertainty. Trade: Canada’s September trade surplus reached a more than four-year high, but U.S. tariffs remain a concern for businesses. Ottawa and Beijing extended tariff arrangements through 2028, including relief for Canadian canola, seafood and other farm exports. Energy: Blackstone and Canadian pension investors are putting $3.1 billion into LNG Canada, as Ottawa looks to diversify trade and expand energy exports. Household finances: A Salvation Army survey found 31 per cent of Canadians are skipping meals, underscoring the strain of rising food costs.
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