AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoManufacturing & trade: A new KPMG Canada survey says 42% of Canadian manufacturers have moved—or plan to move—production to the U.S., with Ottawa “running out of time” to stop the shift as CUSMA uncertainty hangs over investment. Energy & infrastructure: Nova Scotia Power’s outage planning failure left a water plant scrambling with backup power, alarms, and a chlorination system disruption—an operational reminder for small operators that utilities’ contact lists and backup plans matter. Tech for SMBs: BC’s 12-year-old Mana Jampala built Voxa, an AI voice assistant that books appointments and summarizes calls for small businesses. Local business resilience: After a Highway 11 plaza fire in Oro-Medonte, most tenants are still closed more than a month later while insurance and restoration timelines drag on. Entrepreneur spotlight: Edmonton’s 7 Summits Snacks secured $10,000 to boost online ads for its sports nutrition chocolate bars. Policy & compliance: Canada is moving to simplify procurement so small businesses can win more federal contracts. Business risk & enforcement: ED probes entrepreneur Dharmesh Sangani over alleged secret overseas accounts and forex breaches. Workforce & growth: A Canada-wide push highlights women’s economic opportunities with federal funding calls for proposals.
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