AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCanada–U.S. Trade War: Canada’s counter-tariffs kicked in Sept. 8, and Washington followed with import bans and “stacking” tariffs of 50% on Canadian goods, with CBSA guidance now in place and economists warning targeted sectors could be hit hard. Market Watch: The Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.25% but flagged rising inflation risks as global bond yields move higher and tariff impacts loom. Corporate Finance: Rogers priced $1.6B in fixed-to-fixed subordinated notes (US and Canada tranches) to refinance older debt. Energy & Trade Diversification: Canada says it’s ready to supply Poland with uranium and LNG and discuss nuclear cooperation as Ottawa pushes to diversify beyond the U.S. Investment Readiness: The Canadian Infrastructure Council released a guide aimed at helping governments answer key questions to unlock private capital for infrastructure. AI Governance: Ottawa launched a public consultation on AI transparency, focusing on how people can know when they’re interacting with AI and how AI-generated content is identified. Geopolitics & Sanctions: Canada, the U.K. and France joined a broader push to restrict trade in goods from Israeli West Bank settlements, drawing strong reactions from Israel and support from several Muslim-majority countries. Regional Impact: B.C. wine producers brace for a U.S. alcohol import ban, while Calgary’s mayor warns of a looming $50B infrastructure deficit shaping next budgets.
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