AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoInterest Rates: The Bank of Canada raised its key rate by a quarter-point to 2.5%, citing higher energy costs and inflation above its target range. Governor Tiff Macklem said further increases may be needed, putting pressure on borrowing and mortgage costs. U.S. Trade: Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada won’t accept a bad deal with Washington and is prepared to wait for a new U.S. president if necessary. Trade Diversification: Ottawa is deepening ties with the European Union through a new strategic partnership, while Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada aims to double non-U.S. trade over the next decade. Defence and Security: Carney says Canada won’t tie its defences to a satellite network controlled by one private company; Ottawa’s own low-orbit satellite system is expected to be operational in 2028. Canada also echoed a U.S. warning about a potential mass-casualty threat in Moscow and advised Canadians against travel to Russia.
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