AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI for SMBs: A new QuickBooks report says small businesses using AI are far more likely to report revenue gains, with Canada adoption rising from 52% to 69% since mid-2024—good news for owners looking for practical growth tools. Tax relief for owners: Ontario’s small-business tax cut kicks in on Canada Day, a direct cost-pressure relief point for local operators. Energy costs watch: Alberta’s regulated natural gas rate for July drops to $1.595 per GJ (from $2.076 in June), which could ease bills for customers who haven’t switched suppliers. Local funding for incubation: Timmins and northern Ontario get major federal infrastructure support via FedNor, aimed at strengthening community capacity and business growth. Business expansion signals: Loblaw set its Q2 2026 earnings release for July 30, while Brookfield Infrastructure and Brookfield Renewable also scheduled upcoming results calls—useful timing for investors tracking Canadian corporate momentum. Disaster response tech: Telesat is donating high-power satellite capacity to help Venezuela restore communications after earthquakes.
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