AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoJobs & Economy: Canada added 75,000 jobs in July and pushed unemployment to a two-year low of 6.4%, with wholesale/retail trade leading gains as the labour market adapts to U.S. tariff pressure. Canada–U.S. Trade Talks: Ottawa is discussing possible concessions with Washington to avoid new tariffs, including moves tied to autos, dairy quota interpretation, and alcohol access, while U.S. pressure on steel and aluminum remains in play. Canada–Nigeria Aviation: Nigeria and Canada signed an expanded air transport agreement for direct flights, including 14 weekly passenger flights and 10 weekly all-cargo flights, aiming to cut travel time and boost trade and tourism. Security & Immigration: A CBSA intelligence report says the Lawrence Bishnoi gang exploited Canadian student and work permits to expand extortion and violent crime networks. Housing Costs: Asking rents in B.C. fell again (down 4.5% year over year), though the province remains among Canada’s priciest markets. Sports (National Bank Open): Leylah Fernandez stunned Mirra Andreeva to reach the round of 16, while Alexandra Eala’s doubles run ended in Toronto. Weather & Space: Canadians can watch the Perseid meteor peak Aug. 12–13, plus a partial solar eclipse next week.
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