AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTrade War Pressure on SMBs: Canada’s dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs (15/25/50%) are now in force after the U.S. escalated with new charges and bans, putting tens of thousands of Canadian small businesses at risk, with CFIB warning of real fallout for owners already squeezed by costs and uncertainty. Saskatchewan Investment Push: Premier Scott Moe is taking Saskatchewan’s pitch to the Canada Investment Summit, spotlighting energy, critical minerals, defence and agriculture, plus an Invest in Saskatchewan forum focused on nuclear and uranium. Agtech Growth in the Prairies: Saskatchewan’s AGTECH ACCELERATOR renews support for an agtech push that brings UK-based companies into the province through Innovate UK’s Global Incubator Programme. Alberta Data-Centre Gas Plan: A leaked cabinet report suggests Alberta is weighing public control of its natural gas pipeline system to guarantee supply for data centres—potentially raising costs for residents. Tech & Regulation: The FCC moved to conditionally clear ASUS routers after a U.S. DoD national-security review, while a separate FCC proposal to restrict many consumer drones drew overwhelming public opposition (98.6%). Hospitality Deal: Quebec’s Château Montebello is set to change hands after a court approved its sale to Westmont Hospitality Group following bankruptcy and debt issues. Labour Organizing: Hamilton Starbucks workers voted to join the United Steelworkers, citing safety, scheduling and wage/benefits concerns.
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