AGP Executive Report
Last update: 43 minutes agoEnergy Deal Momentum: Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed an implementation agreement to push a new west-coast oil pipeline toward a possible Sept. 1, 2027 start, with a carbon-pricing framework that rolls back earlier federal rates and sets a path to $130/tonne by 2040. Public Health Update: Ontario is now testing asymptomatic people tied to a hantavirus cruise exposure, with “low-risk” contacts able to stop isolation if they test negative. Mining Watch: Canada Nickel says its Crawford project is on track for a final federal permit decision in early summer, after clearing major milestones under the current impact assessment process. Prison Capacity: Ontario plans to add 2,500 jail beds over 10 years as it tackles overcrowding, including rapid builds and staffing increases. Tech & Privacy: NordVPN says it may leave Canada over the lawful access bill, echoing warnings from Signal and other encryption providers. Markets & Money: BCI is shutting two global stock-picking funds, blaming a shrinking pool of publicly listed firms.
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