AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCanada–U.S. Tariffs Pause: Trump announced a three-day pause on the planned 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, citing a “DEAL” pending final documents; Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed “substantial progress” but said “important work still to be done,” with the pause expected to run through Aug. 21 and potentially affecting about $20B (including dairy, alcohol, vehicles, and hockey equipment). Health-Care Pressure: CIHI data highlights worsening emergency department crowding tied to limited primary care access and bed shortages, with more patients waiting 10+ hours for emergency services. Workforce & Skills: Ontario announced $10M in new skills development funding for skilled trades, while a separate report notes employers struggling with longer hiring processes and unfilled roles. Cybersecurity Risk: Check Point says ransomware nearly doubled in July and GenAI is emerging as a growing operational risk, with education among the most targeted sectors. Public Sector Hiring/Pay Culture: Commentary flags Ottawa’s bonus culture in Crown corporations and argues taxpayers are rewarding poor performance.
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