AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoInterest Rates: The Bank of Canada raised its key rate to 2.5% for the first time since 2023, citing inflation risks from an oil shock and global upheaval. The move could add pressure on borrowers and an already sluggish housing market. Trade and Alliances: Canada and the UAE signed a trade pact aimed at doubling bilateral trade to C$7 billion a year. At the Canada-EU summit, leaders pushed for deeper ties, but the proposed “associate member” status hit opposition from EU countries. National Security: Mark Carney unveiled Canada’s first national security strategy in more than 20 years, prioritizing resilient supply chains, stronger defence and modernized intelligence. A separate auditor general’s report warned Canada’s ammunition planning has major gaps. Business: Air Canada cut its 2026 earnings forecast after fuel costs surged, despite record third-quarter revenue. Financial Oversight: The auditor general said FINTRAC’s weak oversight and delays sharing intelligence have hindered efforts to fight money laundering.
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