AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAI Policy & Sovereignty: Prime Minister Mark Carney launched a 13-member National Council on Artificial Intelligence to advise on AI adoption, safety, and Canada’s sovereignty as the country rolls out its “AI for All” strategy. Trade & Tariffs: Ottawa’s new countertariffs on 629 U.S. goods (15%–50%) are already colliding with Canadian manufacturers, while remission orders may blunt how much of the retaliation bill is actually collected. Canada–India Push: Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu is set to lead a nearly 300-delegate Team Canada mission to India (Oct. 12–16) as CEPA talks target a major expansion in bilateral trade and investment. Payments Infrastructure: Pesa became a member of Payments Canada, aiming to plug into Canada’s national payment systems and expand cross-border money movement for diaspora customers. Housing & Mortgages: A growing share of Canadians locked into 3-year fixed mortgages as rates shifted, and one Manitoba couple’s renewal concerns highlight how quickly affordability can swing. Energy & Industry: LNG Canada’s Phase 2 expansion continues to advance, with major project decisions and supply-chain moves drawing attention from investors and policymakers. Markets & Tech Stocks: Big Tech’s AI-driven results—especially Nvidia, Microsoft, and Micron—underscore how capital spending is fueling earnings growth.
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