AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCanada–India Trade Push: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal wrapped a landmark three-day visit to Canada, leading 100+ Indian firms and pressing CEPA talks while pitching deeper cooperation in trade, AI, clean energy, infrastructure and advanced manufacturing. Banking & Markets: Analysts at Canaccord Genuity kept a Hold on National Bank of Canada, setting a C$204 target, as Canadian banks continue to draw attention for earnings and credit quality. Energy Deals: Canada and Germany moved closer on LNG diversification, with SEFE lining up a non-binding plan to buy 1 million tonnes a year from the Ksi Lisims project—part of Europe’s push to reduce reliance on disrupted supplies. Housing & Social Services: A Canadian Press report highlights how governments’ big affordable-housing spending still leaves many existing social units in disrepair, with residents facing mould and pests. Public Finance: Budget 2026 adds a new prudential levy on banks and other financial players, with debate over whether costs will land on customers. Security & Compliance: Fintrac warned that major sporting events like the World Cup can raise human-trafficking risks, urging businesses to watch for suspicious financial activity.
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