AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTrade and Industry: Ottawa and Ontario unveiled an $8.7-billion package to protect steel, auto and critical-minerals businesses and workers from U.S. tariffs. New Markets: In Ankara, Mark Carney launched a strategic partnership with Türkiye and opened free-trade talks, with energy, defence and investment among the priorities. Economic Outlook: Canada’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.1% in September, driven largely by fuel costs. The Bank of Canada is expected to hold rates next week, though a hike could follow as soon as December. Household Strain: Food banks recorded 2.35 million visits in March, more than double the level in 2019, highlighting the pressure on Canadians facing rising costs.
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