AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade War: The Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.25% while warning that renewed U.S. tariffs and Middle East risks are sharpening inflation dangers and could weigh on growth. Tariff Fallout: Canada’s fuel excise tax pause was extended, but the Canadian Energy Marketers Association says it shifts costs onto wholesalers and retailers. Diplomacy & Tension: U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said a Canadian minister wouldn’t deny trying to “blow up” trade talks, as PM Mark Carney keeps demanding the U.S. stop “doing memes” before negotiations resume. Culture & Rights: SOCAN sued AI music firm Suno, alleging it copied Canadian songs without paying creators. Markets & Money: The Canadian dollar bounced off a near three-week low after the BoC’s warning; Coinbase launched regulated crypto perpetuals and futures access for eligible Canadians. Sports & Youth: Three Owen Sound North Stars players earned spots on Canada’s U19 developmental lacrosse team. Public Safety: A man was fined $3,000 and banned from Banff for illegally renting a canoe that capsized with an American family. Business & Tech: KPMG Canada earned ISO 42001 AI governance certification, and EV charging firms Kempower and DP World signed a Canada-wide framework deal.
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