AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoForced-Labour Tariffs: The U.S. Trade Representative says Canada isn’t doing enough to stop forced-labour imports and is moving to add a 10% tariff on Canadian goods (with USMCA-compliant products exempt), putting Canada’s own labour/immigration enforcement under a harsher spotlight. Retail & Consumer Pressure: Costco is cutting some Kirkland prices after complaints they’d gotten too expensive, while a separate report points to record-high consumer debt as shoppers face tighter budgets. Transit Costs: Saskatoon transit fares rise July 1 (adult single ride $3→$3.50; monthly $83→$91), with low-income passes unchanged. Food Security: Central Okanagan Food Bank launches a $5.5M warehouse upgrade to create a Food Rescue Transformation Centre and cut waste while meeting rising demand. LCBO Tech Transition: The LCBO’s major modernization rollout is underway, but executives are asking suppliers and retailers for patience as wholesale changes cause friction. Trade & Culture: Broadcasters push back on Ottawa’s plan to roll back parts of the Online Streaming Act, arguing foreign streamers still should fund Canadian content.
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