AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCanada-U.S. Tariff Race: Ottawa and Washington are pushing to avert Trump’s planned 50% tariffs on about $20B in Canadian exports starting Aug. 19, with talks described as “going quite well” and both sides aiming for an agreement before the deadline. Auto Sector Pressure: Brampton’s mayor says “no deal is better than a bad deal” unless autos are included, as Unifor warns Stellantis is considering major changes to Brampton production. Trade Talks With Conditions: U.S. Trade Rep Jamieson Greer says Canada must lift retaliatory measures to avoid new tariffs, including provincial alcohol bans. Tax Reform Push: Prime Minister Mark Carney’s team is preparing “one bite at a time” tax code reform, with small-business changes flagged as a priority. Healthcare Fairness Debate: A new BC study finds immigrants face longer elective-surgery waits than Canadians born here, raising concerns about fairness and delayed care costs. Cannabis Consolidation: Curaleaf has made an unsolicited $272M bid for Aurora Cannabis, fueling speculation about further Canadian cannabis takeover targets. Afghan Activists in Canada: Afghan civil and political activists in Burnaby call for ending engagement with the Taliban and cutting financial ties. Wildfire & Climate: B.C. climate coverage highlights ongoing wildfire strain and federal climate adaptation funding.
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