AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoArctic Defence Contract: Ottawa awarded Telesat a $2.3B satellite communications deal for the Canadian Armed Forces, with service expected in early 2028 and options extending the program. Insider Trading Enforcement: Alberta’s ASC settled with Calgary resident Colton Kenneth Smith over insider trading tied to confidential info from i3 Energy, ending in a formal settlement. Hospital Funding Crunch: CUPE’s Ontario hospital unions say working capital at Ontario hospitals has fallen from $2B (2020) to negative $280M, warning of ER closures, longer waits and reduced care under underfunding. AI in Health R&D: StarFish Medical secured a $620K PacifiCan repayable contribution to speed AI integration into medical device design, targeting completion by March 2028. Market Pulse: The S&P/TSX rose about 400+ points as U.S. stocks jumped, with the Canadian dollar around 71.12 US cents. Fraud Alert: CSA warned Canadians about scammers impersonating Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) to trick investors into paying fees linked to crypto fraud. Banking Ops: RBC set its Q3 2026 results date for Aug. 27. Energy Investment Shift: Enbridge delayed a $1.4B Mainline expansion phase, citing weak volume commitments and regulatory uncertainty.
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