AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCommercial Rents Pressure: Montreal’s Verdun café Station W is set to shut its Wellington Street location at month-end after lease talks collapsed, with the owner saying the landlord demanded a 60% rent jump—another reminder that beloved main-street businesses can’t always outlast rising occupancy costs. Retail Crime Costs: New data from the Retail Council of Canada says violent retail incidents are up 76% year over year, with theft and break-ins now costing businesses more than $9B nationwide, and B.C. leaders warning small shops are getting pushed out. Youth Hiring Strain: Canada’s summer job market is cooling again, with youth unemployment at 14.3% in April, and experts urging young job seekers to lean on networking, not just online postings. AI Guardrails in Canada: B.C. Premier David Eby says the province wants AI firms to grow locally, but calls for clearer reporting thresholds when tools are used to plan harm. Corporate Moves: eBay rejects GameStop’s acquisition bid; Canada Post’s latest bailout lifts total aid to $2.72B since 2025.
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