AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCanada-US Trade War: Trump defended sweeping 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, saying Canada “needs us to survive,” while the White House frames the move around autos, alcohol and dairy disputes. Sports Media: Bell Media says FIFA World Cup 2026 delivered record Canadian TV audiences, with 6.4M average viewers for the final and 30.5M unique viewers across the tournament. Retail & Advertising/Marketing: Sleep Country Canada is set to acquire Sleep Number for $702M after U.S. court approval, a major consolidation in a category that’s heavily driven by brand and ad spend. Public Safety & Compliance: Fisheries and Oceans Canada seized 8,000 kg of halibut in Nova Scotia and charged a captain with illegal fishing, obstruction and failure to report. Mental Health Access: Nova Scotia is getting nearly $10M to expand integrated youth mental health services through community-based hubs. Aerospace & Defence: Ottawa awarded Magellan Aerospace a contract to manufacture the M72 light anti-tank weapon in Canada, boosting domestic munitions capacity. Travel & Consumer Behaviour: New survey data suggests nearly half of Canadians are holding back investable cash amid uncertainty.
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