AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade War: The U.S. escalated its tariff fight by banning some Canadian dairy, most alcohol and motorcycles, and also moved to block Canadian firms from U.S. government contracts unless Ottawa offers “full and fair reciprocity.” Canada’s Response: Canada’s retaliatory tariffs are now in effect, hitting hundreds of U.S. product categories and adding pressure on businesses and shoppers across the border. Bombardier Under Fire: Trump also threatened to block Bombardier sales in the U.S. unless the company builds in America, turning the dispute into a direct corporate showdown. Economic Pivot: Prime Minister Mark Carney said the goal is to reduce reliance on the U.S., even as the short-term pain lands on workers and exporters. Health Care Reform: A new review argues integrated mental health care could transform Canada’s primary care, citing gaps in access and heavy demand in family medicine. Business & Power: Gaon Cable won its first Canadian order, supplying medium-voltage cables to a western public utility as electricity demand rises with AI and manufacturing. Education Watch: Manitoba students show a small science uptick but worsening reading and math in the latest international PISA results.
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