AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade Tensions: Canadian firms are taking a “watchful waiting” approach as a new Aug. 19 wave of 50% U.S. tariffs on about US$20B of Canadian goods looms, with businesses unsure whether Trump will follow through. Digital Sovereignty: RBC and BMO are selling Moneris to U.S. private equity for $2B, raising worries about Canada’s control over payments and privacy as trade friction with Washington continues. Middle-Power Diplomacy: South Africa’s envoy says Canada’s peacekeeping pullback and federal cuts undermine the Carney government’s “middle power” vision, as Ottawa plans recalls from Congo and South Sudan. Public Safety & Jobs: The Coast Guard added a new Bay-Class search-and-rescue lifeboat, CCGS Mira Bay, built in Ontario, with all 20 new vessels now delivered. Energy & Industry: Arrow Exploration bought its first producing Alberta asset for about $8.9M, while Athabasca Chipewyan leadership backs B.C. First Nations opposing a fast-tracked tar sands pipeline. Sports: Ben Shelton repeated as Canadian Open champion in Montreal, and Iga Swiatek won her first title of the year in Toronto.
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