AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSME Digital Push: A new BDC study says Canada’s next phase of growth could reach a $350B opportunity if more small and medium-sized businesses move from just buying tech to actually scaling digital and AI maturity—execution is the main gap. Local Defence Supply Chains: Barrie business leaders got a first-hand look at the “evolving” defence landscape at a Greater Barrie Chamber of Commerce launch for a dual-use manufacturing ecosystem meant to connect local firms with bigger contracts. Mining Jobs in B.C.: Artemis Gold’s expansion west of Prince George is expected to lift employment from about 900 to around 1,200, with plans to keep hiring locally and maintain Indigenous representation. Capital Markets for Growth: NevGold changed its auditor and applied to continue in B.C.; Westhaven granted incentive stock options; Marksmen announced a non-brokered private placement; and Allied Gold reported voting results at its AGM. Business Climate & Trade: Canada-U.S. talks are reportedly focused on swapping tariff relief for Canadian concessions on issues like autos, alcohol, procurement rules, and dairy quota interpretation. Entrepreneurship Spotlight: A 16-year-old in Toronto launched “Clutter Crushers Toronto” with help from Ontario’s Summer Company Grant.
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