AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWildfire Fallout: Smoke from hundreds of Canadian wildfires is triggering air-quality alerts across the U.S. Midwest and Northeast, with Trump saying Canada should “pay” or face tariffs over “poisoned” air. Auto Jobs & Wages: Unifor members at Ford Canada ratified a new three-year deal—3% wage increases each year, plus job-security and pension/benefit gains—while Ford pledges major Windsor and Oakville investment. Child Benefit Boost: Federal ministers are in Windsor and St. John’s to highlight increased Canada Child Benefit support for families. Construction Outlook: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and P.E.I. all face a mix of slowing housing starts and steadier non-residential work over the next decade, with labour and immigration policy shifts shaping demand. Canada-Pakistan Ties: Foreign Minister Anita Anand announced $47.2M in security and development support as Canada seeks deeper trade and investment cooperation. Economy & Costs: Restaurants Canada reports sales growth is outpaced by rising costs, squeezing profitability. Business Deals: Brookfield and CPP Investments agreed to buy LXP Industrial Trust in a $5.2B all-cash deal.
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