AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCanada-U.S. Tariffs: PM Mark Carney warned that using Canadian energy exports as leverage could damage trust as a “reliable supplier,” amid Trump’s threatened 50% tariffs set to take effect Aug. 19. Wildfire Crisis: With hundreds of fires burning and smoke affecting the U.S., Ontario is facing its worst wildfire season on record, renewing calls for a national federal emergency wildfire agency. Energy & Industry: Cenovus reported Q2 net profit tripled year over year and July output topped 1 million barrels of oil equivalent per day. Critical Minerals: Japan’s Jogmec and Toyota Tsusho plan to invest up to C$47.7M in a rare-earth venture in Namibia, aiming to diversify supply. Immigration & Policy: A report alleges some Indian students used “marriages of convenience” to secure spouse open work permits, while Canada also moves to expand immigration biometrics and online passport renewals. Tech & Markets: The OSC says more advisors are recommending crypto, and a survey finds rising Canadian interest in crypto despite limited understanding and scam losses. Outdoors & Safety: Parks Canada evacuated parts of the West Coast Trail as sections became impassable.
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