AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTrade & Consumer Choice: Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pushing Ottawa to pass Bill C-262 so Canada Post can deliver alcohol across provincial borders, arguing it would expand choice and help businesses as the U.S. tightens alcohol imports amid trade retaliation. SMB Fraud Risk: A TD Direct Investing customer alleges scammers liquidated more than $230,000 and then bought an obscure Hong Kong stock, echoing another Alberta investor’s complaint about similar fraudulent trades. Canada-EU Mobility Talk: Prime Minister Mark Carney is reportedly exploring an EU “associate member” model, including visa-free work and residency for Canadians, as Canada seeks diversification beyond U.S. trade. Local Business & Community: A Kelowna Chamber ex-president is hosting a non-partisan women’s civic election education event to boost participation in the municipal race. Entrepreneurship & Cross-Border Links: The Sri Lanka–Canada Business Council says it’s renewing efforts to deepen trade and investment ties, pointing to opportunities in exports, tech partnerships, tourism, and education. Tech & AI Debate: Elon Musk and other AI leaders are reacting to calls to slow AI development, while Trump downplays risks—an ongoing distraction for small firms trying to plan responsibly.
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