AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFraud Crackdown: Halton police say they stopped a $1M fraudulent gift-card scheme after a Walmart complaint in Burlington, arresting two men and charging them in an Ontario-wide “Project Reload” probe that allegedly involved compromised cards placed on shelves and monitored until customers activated them. Auto Marketing Shake-up: Ford’s chief marketing officer Lisa Materazzo is stepping down June 1, with interim leadership from Dean Stoneley after the “Ready Set Ford” campaign replaced the long-running “Go Further” slogan. Housing & Affordability: CMHC reports mortgage confidence is improving in 2026, but affordability pressure remains—renewals are up and monthly payments rose by an average $375. Consumer Pressure: The loonie slid again as higher gas prices tied to the Iran conflict weighed on spending, even as retail sales rose in March. Food & Safety: Canada’s latest recalls include microgreens over E. coli risk and a Costco kettle recall tied to burn injuries. Right-to-Repair Push: P.E.I. farmers face rising costs without repair protections, with advocates pressing for stronger provincial/national right-to-repair rules.
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