AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCanada-U.S. Trade War: Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada was “attacked” after the U.S. imposed new 50% tariffs on about $20B (5.5% of exports) of Canadian goods, with products like hockey sticks and cement affected; Carney vows “dollar-for-dollar” retaliation starting Sept. 8 and targets U.S. steel and dairy. Provincial Buy-Local Push: Eastern premiers (PEI, New Brunswick, Quebec) urge residents to buy Canadian and local to blunt tariff impacts. Business Fallout: Canadian firms are already revising spending, suppliers, and pricing; one Ontario small business warns margins are shrinking as costs rise and customers pull back. Job Anxiety Survey: Angus Reid finds broad support for walking away from talks, but workers report real fear—13% are very concerned about losing their own jobs, with experts warning up to 90,000 job losses. Political Pressure: Conservatives demand Ottawa release the full details of the U.S. deal Canada walked away from. Minimum Wage Update: Five provinces confirm October 1, 2026 minimum wage increases, including Ontario to $17.95/hour.
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