AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoVIA Rail Fleet Renewal: Alstom won a landmark $4.7B CAD deal to design, build and support 313 Adessia long-distance cars, plus a 15-year parts and technical support package, with manufacturing planned in Canada to serve nearly 400 communities. Banking & Markets: Canada’s job market cooled in August as employment fell 41,700 and the unemployment rate held at 6.4%, with losses concentrated in Ontario and Quebec and B.C. shedding 5,500 jobs. Trade War Watch: Ottawa announced $11.6M in tariff-response funding for eight Saskatoon businesses, aiming to protect jobs and help firms diversify amid U.S. duties. Crypto & Capital Markets: Coinbase launched regulated crypto derivatives in Canada, while CoinRabbit touted a “Best Crypto Lending Platform 2026” award and CIRO issued trading halts for multiple listed issuers. Policy & Infrastructure: Ottawa released new expectations for responsible data centre development, stressing local benefits, electricity cost protection, and environmental limits. Energy & M&A: Shell completed its $16.5B ARC Resources acquisition, boosting Montney-focused production growth plans. Retail & Consumer: Lululemon shares plunged after weaker results and a guidance downgrade, citing inconsistent customer response and a slowdown in leggings.
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