AGP Executive Report
Last update: 1 hours agoTrade War Fallout: Prime Minister Mark Carney says the U.S. “attacked” Canada after talks collapsed, triggering 50% U.S. tariffs on about $20B of Canadian goods overnight; Canada will retaliate “dollar for dollar” starting Sept. 8, targeting sectors like steel, dairy, appliances, electronics, and more. Inflation Watch: StatsCan reports July inflation re-accelerated to 3% as gas prices jumped 25.7% year over year, though economists say the Bank of Canada can focus on trade risks. Auto Workers Update: Unifor reached tentative GM agreements covering 4,600 workers across Oshawa, St. Catharines, Woodstock and CAMI, with ratification meetings Aug. 29-30. Immigration & Work Rules: IRCC warns international students that exceeding permitted work hours can mean removal, a fraud record, and a 5-year ban. Homelessness & Housing Pressure: Orillia advocates accuse the city of “criminalizing” homelessness after repeated encampment clearouts.
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