AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCurrency & Trade: Business commentator Paul Martin says the loonie’s slide is making U.S.-priced imports—like travel and produce—costlier, as higher U.S. rates pressure the Canadian dollar. Energy & Policy: The G7 agreed to release up to 100 million barrels of diesel and crude via the IEA, with diesel prioritized in the first 20 days, after fuel-price pressure and threats of export bans. Canada–U.S. Tensions: A Regina podcast frames mounting economic fallout from the cross-border trade fight, citing a manufacturing slump to a six-month low and ripple effects in border states. Media & Advertising: A CBC reporter suspension over a video of pro-Palestinian protesters outside Yom Kippur services sparks demands for answers from Canadian groups. Brand/Marketing Moves: McDonald’s Canada launches a Monopoly Golden Edition gold Quarter Pounder collectible promotion with a $20,000 prize draw. Corporate/Jobs: Stellantis says tariffs and demand are behind new three-week idling and layoffs at its Windsor plant. Tech/Comms: T-Mobile quietly removed “Starlink” branding from its T-Satellite site as a spectrum joint venture expands satellite phone options.
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