AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWildfire-to-tariff showdown: US President Donald Trump escalated pressure on Canada, blaming wildfire smoke for hazardous US air and warning he’ll add pollution costs to existing tariffs, with a call planned to Prime Minister Mark Carney. Public health strain: In Canada, urgent care and emergency rooms are seeing about double the usual respiratory cases as smoke worsens breathing and cardiovascular conditions. Trade uncertainty for investors: With USMCA review/renegotiation looming, the bourbon industry is bracing for tariff volatility that could disrupt long-term planning across Canada and Mexico. Policy tightening for hiring: Canada raised wage thresholds under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program’s low-wage stream, limiting new applications/renewals in higher-unemployment regions. AI infrastructure debate: Opposition is growing to Canada’s fast-expanding AI data centre buildout as residents raise concerns over electricity, water use, and local impacts. Capital gap spotlight: A Fraser Institute report says business investment per worker in Canada fell sharply since 2014, widening the gap with the US. Currency tech watch: India’s RBI is moving toward polymer banknotes (Rs 10 and Rs 20 pilot), a reminder of how currency modernization can ripple into global finance.
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