AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBank of Canada Watch: The central bank is set to hold its key rate at 2.25% for a sixth straight meeting, as a rebound in growth is balancing worries about inflation after renewed Middle East tensions. Defence & Sovereignty: Canada is pushing a major military expansion and a homegrown defence supply chain push, with investors and entrepreneurs scouting acquisitions to plug gaps. Energy & Markets: Oil prices jumped after U.S.-Iran airstrikes and retaliation, adding pressure to global inflation and risk sentiment. Local Court Ruling: Nova Scotia’s Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit by commercial lobstermen challenging a Sipekne’katik First Nation lobster fishery, saying the case lacked standing. Beluga Rescue: Shedd Aquarium is preparing to help move 30 beluga whales out of Canada’s Marineland, with up to 10 heading to Chicago. Tech & AI Infrastructure: Meta is moving ahead with a massive Alberta AI data centre plan, while Canada also signed a new AI/semiconductor/cybersecurity tech partnership framework with Australia and India. Sports Governance: The ICC rejected calls to shorten ODIs to 40 overs and kept suspensions on USA Cricket and Cricket Canada.
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