AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCanada–U.S. Trade Talks: Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and U.S. counterpart Jamieson Greer are set to meet in Washington as the 50% tariff deadline nears, with sources pointing to tariff cuts for aluminum, steel and autos while dairy, softwood lumber and agriculture remain key sticking points. B.C. Fisheries Funding: Ottawa and British Columbia announced a $106.5M, five-year British Columbia Fisheries Fund to restore wild Pacific salmon habitat and support the fish and seafood sector. Markets Watch (CIRO): CIRO halted and then resumed trading for Grown Rogue (GRIN) and Montero Mining (MON) on pending news. Energy & Jobs (B.C. Oil & Gas): A new study says a decade of oil and gas investment has boosted B.C.’s economy, with mining output helping offset manufacturing weakness during trade pressures. Housing (Saskatchewan): Saskatchewan reported housing starts at the highest level in more than a decade, with rental construction also hitting record levels. Investing & Consumer Signals: Walmart’s Q2 beat couldn’t offset weak same-store sales, triggering price-target cuts; telecom dividend investors weigh BCE vs Telus after dividend cuts. Crypto/Space & Finance: Vast cut 46 jobs after $500M funding as it pushes ISS replacement plans, while Canadian founders’ “exodus” to the U.S. is flagged ahead of the fall budget.
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