AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMarkets Jolt: Toronto’s S&P/TSX slid 435 points and U.S. stocks also fell as bond yields jumped and oil prices rose on Strait of Hormuz fears, reviving inflation worries. Energy Politics: Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed a carbon-pricing deal that clears the way for a West Coast oilsands pipeline push, with a pipeline plan due July 1 and construction timing discussed as early as 2027—while Indigenous groups warn it repeats consultation failures. Privacy vs Power: A Liberal bill (C-22) is drawing fresh backlash from privacy advocates, who say police could monitor and search online activity without a warrant. Crime & Border Reality: Canada is facing renewed scrutiny over cross-border smuggling, as U.S. cases highlight how criminals exploit the Canada-U.S. frontier. Tech Push: Ottawa’s FABrIC program backed 11 semiconductor and photonics projects with $10.7M to target edge AI, optical links, and low-power chips. Sport Governance: Cricket Canada’s ICC funding is suspended for six months over governance and oversight concerns. Health: Dr. Reddy’s launched generic semaglutide in Canada after Health Canada approval.
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