AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoInterest Rates: The Bank of Canada raised its key rate by a quarter-point to 2.5%, its first hike since July 2023, warning further increases may be needed. Higher borrowing costs add pressure as inflation climbs. Trade Diversification: Canada and the UAE signed a trade pact expected to take effect in 2027, removing or lowering tariffs on more than 99% of Canadian exports and advancing a $70-billion UAE investment pledge. U.S. Trade Tensions: Ottawa says talks with Washington have made limited progress, and Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is not currently positioned to strike a deal as tariffs continue to weigh on steel and auto industries. Immigration Rules: New federal fines of $5,000 to $1.5 million target people who provide unauthorized or knowingly misleading immigration advice. Remote First Nations: Indigenous leaders are urging Ottawa and Ontario to address safety and infrastructure gaps at northern airports, with upgrades estimated to cost as much as $1.5 billion.
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