AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSteel Jobs & Tariffs: Haldimand-Norfolk MP Leslyn Lewis is pressing Ottawa for details on Stelco’s restructuring after the company said it may idle finishing operations at Hamilton’s Lake Erie Works, citing tariff pressure and weaker demand. Quebec Voting Rights: A proposed class action alleges Canada and Quebec are denying prisoners the right to vote, arguing election rules can block inmates from getting ballots in time. Energy Deal: Cenovus will buy Athabasca Oil in a $5.7B deal, aiming for synergies and expanding oil sands output. Markets & Housing: Canada’s services PMI points to a shrinking sector, while commentary warns the window for affordable housing is closing. Public Money: The CRA is set to issue another Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit payment. Tech Connectivity: TELUS and AST SpaceMobile completed a first satellite-to-smartphone integration test on TELUS’ network. Quebec Sovereignty Cloud: Business leaders say a potential PQ referendum is weighing on investment and rates as the Oct. 5 election nears. Crime-Fighting: Wood Buffalo RCMP’s financial crime unit says it has laid 80+ charges and traced money across networks.
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