AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPipeline Decision Watch: Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are set to announce Thursday whether a West Coast pipeline gets Ottawa’s “project of national interest” designation, a key step under the Building Canada Act. Trade & Jobs: Stelco plans layoffs of up to 500 workers in Hamilton and Nanticoke, blaming U.S. tariffs, while Ottawa vows to enforce Cleveland-Cliffs takeover promises. Housing Pressure: The Toronto Region Board of Trade says Ontario is on track to miss its 1.5-million-home goal by a wide margin, warning zoning and building-code changes would take years. Elections & Campaigns: Quebec parties make final pitches ahead of Oct. 5 voting, with Indigenous issues, immigration and the monarchy in the mix. Courtroom: A Nova Scotia-based actor known for “Trailer Park Boys” faces a sexual assault trial in Dartmouth. Energy Costs: Hydro-Québec is holding a hearing on higher electricity rates for large data centres, with tech giants like Google pushing back. Minimum Wage: Pay hikes start in five provinces, including Ontario. Sports & Culture: Montreal and Quebec City named co-hosts for the 2027 women’s volleyball World Cup; Toronto’s Easton Cowan shines as the Maple Leafs notch an early win.
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