AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEconomic Outlook: The Bank of Canada says lower immigration and an aging population are reshaping the economy, slowing workforce growth and changing demand. Jobs: Canada lost 68,000 jobs in September, lifting unemployment to 6.5%. Trade Mission: Ottawa is sending nearly 300 business delegates to India on its largest trade mission in 30 years, as both countries push to deepen trade ties and work toward a $70-billion trade target by 2030. Border Tensions: U.S. trade measures are disrupting cross-border commerce, including a ban on Canadian-made motorcycles that has left American Spyder riders frustrated. International Students: Canada approved just 36% of new post-secondary study permit applications in 2025, as visa costs and refusals draw growing scrutiny.
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