AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCarbon Removal Deal: Deep Sky signed a 10-year direct air capture of CO2 agreement with TD Bank, selling 18,000+ verified permanent removal credits—another sign Canada is building real carbon-removal infrastructure. World Cup Build-Up: Canada, the U.S. and Mexico are staging three star-studded opening ceremonies with a shared “unity” theme, while Canada’s improved talent pool is raising hopes for a better run at the tournament. Trade Talks: Canada has formally asked the U.S. and Mexico to renew CUSMA for 16 years, aiming to blunt the impact of Trump’s tariff threats. Forced Labour Tariffs: Ottawa is bracing for new U.S. tariffs tied to forced-labour enforcement claims, just as the free-trade renewal deadline looms. Economy Debate: Carney says lower immigration helps explain two quarters of weakness, while critics argue immigration masked deeper structural problems. NATO Pressure: The U.S. says it will “rightsize” NATO force contributions and expects Canada and Europe to step up air, naval and other capabilities. Infrastructure & Energy: Quebec and Ottawa unveiled nearly $10B in infrastructure funding, and LNG Canada contractors got limited notice to prep Phase 2 expansion. AI Backlash: Canada’s new AI strategy lands as data centres surge—polling shows most Canadians oppose large AI data centres near home.
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