AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoInternal Trade Scorecard: CFIB says Ottawa and provinces are earning better grades on interprovincial trade, but most small businesses still aren’t feeling it in day-to-day operations, even as mutual recognition rules expand. Industrial AI Push: Siemens is expanding its Saskatoon R&D hub by 10,000 sq. ft., aiming to add up to 100 high-tech roles to support AI-driven semiconductor design. Quebec Data Centres: Keel Infrastructure got City of Sherbrooke approval to move ahead on a 96 MW data centre campus, including a land purchase, with power transfer now awaiting Quebec review. Local Business Costs: Ontario’s Peel-area PC MPPs are facing backlash after claiming thousands in Toronto hotel expenses despite living nearby. Housing Market Watch: CREA reports June home sales inched up 0.5% month-over-month, with activity building momentum as mortgage rates ease. Small Business Growth & Funding: BriaCell secured manufacturing capacity via FUJIFILM for its Phase 3 Bria-IMT program, while One Bullion says its Botswana drill campaign is fully funded for an August start. Retail Earnings Dates: Pet Valu set its Q2 2026 results release for Aug. 11.
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