AGP Executive Report
Last update: 43 minutes agoData Centres Policy: Ontario’s new data-centre framework would make new large facilities pay all electricity costs and face higher rates than other industrial users, while Ford rules out cash incentives—aimed at managing AI-driven power demand and municipal backlash. Pensions & Asset Management: La Caisse reported a mid-year 2026 return of 5.1% over six months, 6.4% over five years and 7.5% over ten years, noting stock-market outperformance versus private assets. Federal Procurement: Minister Valdez announced early steps under the Small Business Procurement Program to simplify federal contracting and expand opportunities for Canadian small firms, backed by $79.9M over five years. Banking & Markets: ATB Financial posted strong Q1 results with revenue up 17.6% to $694.2M, loans up 9.0% to $61.6B and deposits up 19.1% to $52.6B. Crypto Lending: A new wave of BTC-collateral loans is offering cash without credit checks, with rates starting in the single digits and risk tied to Bitcoin price swings. Trade Talks: Canada’s LeBlanc meets U.S. trade officials as the Aug. 19 tariff deadline nears, with CUSMA exemptions potentially at risk. Corporate/Investing: Fidelity Bank Ghana urged better trade systems and data quality to help traders—especially women—unlock growth.
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