AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTrade & Sovereignty: Trump says the U.S. may let USMCA expire in 2036 instead of renewing next month, putting Canada and Mexico on notice as separate talks loom. Food Prices & Supply Chains: Prime Minister Carney launches a national food security strategy with $3B over 10 years to boost local production, cut grocery costs, and help independent grocers compete. Central Banking Watch: Bank of Canada holds its policy rate at 2.25%, citing mixed growth and inflation signals. Fintech & Banking Licensing: KOHO raises $130M at a $1.33B valuation to keep pushing for a federal banking licence. Markets & Infrastructure: Canada and the U.S. delay opening the Gordie Howe bridge as “outstanding issues” are resolved. Energy & Commodities: Wet weather and a Cenovus power outage tighten Western Canada crude supply, with knock-on effects for U.S. storage at Cushing. Postal Modernization: Canada Post plans to convert about 485,000 more addresses to community mailboxes in 2027. Crypto Crime Crackdown: Europol says investigators dismantled AudiA6, a major crypto laundering service tied to $389M, with arrests including a Canadian-linked international operation.
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