AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTrade War & Retail Signage: Loblaw is bringing back tariff “T” shelf symbols and country-of-origin labels in fresh produce, while Empire/Sobeys and Metro plan more prominent “made in Canada” signage as shoppers look for homegrown options. Provincial Pressure on Ottawa: Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Ottawa should do more for tariff-hit steel and auto, including carbon-tax relief and steps to restrict steel imports, as Alberta Premier Danielle Smith prepares another tariff update. Media & Marketing in Canada: Hershey’s Oh Henry! is rolling out a “Grumble-Activated Vending Machine” at Toronto’s Union Station and Montreal’s Gare Centrale, supported by paid media and influencer content. Streaming/Content as a Trade Flashpoint: Coverage continues to frame Canadian streaming rules on Netflix as part of the broader U.S.-Canada tariff fight. Business/Tech: FINTECH.TV’s 24/7 channel is now on Swift TV, and Structure Research released new data-centre market reports. Public Safety & Local Stories: Ottawa police say a high-risk offender has no conditions on release; RCMP is investigating viral Afghan memorial graffiti at a protected B.C. waterfall; and Iqaluit is investigating a dog attack that sent an 11-year-old to Ottawa for plastic surgery.
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