AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoU.S. Trade: Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canadian and U.S. teams will work in the coming weeks toward a trade deal, but no agreement details have been announced. Canada-EU Ties: Ottawa and Brussels have launched an “Alliance for the Future,” with plans to deepen cooperation on trade, critical minerals, AI and security; Carney is aiming to conclude talks on closer EU ties by June 2027. Interest Rates: The Bank of Canada has raised its key rate and signalled further increases may follow, adding pressure for borrowers and businesses. Housing: CMHC says inflation-adjusted Canadian home prices have more than doubled since 2005, as population growth has outpaced construction. Energy: Ontario’s Pickering nuclear station is offline for a major refurbishment intended to extend its operating life by at least 30 years; regulated electricity prices are set to fall from Nov. 1. Agriculture: A $2-million grain elevator expansion in northwestern Ontario adds storage and drying capacity, giving local farmers more scope to sell within Canada.
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