AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDisaster Preparedness: A parliamentary and Senate critique says Canada’s disaster management is too local and underfunded, with weak federal prevention and poor integration of climate adaptation into disaster risk reduction. Trade & Tariffs: A Bloomberg op-ed argues the U.S. should stop rebuilding tariff walls, warning erratic tariffs raise prices, hurt investment, and risk a worse fiscal reckoning. Human Trafficking: Minister Fraser announced new Criminal Code reforms and bail/sentencing changes aimed at strengthening protections for victims and survivors. Markets & Tech: Meta shares slid after a Q2 miss and surging AI costs, prompting analysts to cut price targets. Crypto Adoption: An OSC survey finds crypto ownership has jumped to about one in four Canadians, with more advisors recommending it. Infrastructure & Housing: Calgary secured $510M in federal municipal infrastructure funding for housing-enabling water and wastewater, while commentary warns major projects can’t be held hostage by political spite. Mining & Energy: Teck and Anglo American outlined leadership for Anglo Teck plc; Brookfield launched Lumara, a $600M India renewables platform. Sports Finance: FIFA set a Sept. 19 deadline for federations to back a private-investor plan for World Cup funding, drawing backlash from UEFA and others.
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