AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAlberta Secession Vote: Prime Minister Mark Carney doubled down on unity, saying Canada is “renovating… as we go” and that Alberta is “essential,” as Danielle Smith’s government set an Oct. 19 referendum question on whether to start a binding constitutional process to separate—though it won’t directly decide independence. Energy Policy: Carney pointed to the Canada–Alberta energy memorandum, including a heavy-oil pipeline to the West Coast and carbon capture cooperation, framing it as proof Ottawa can deliver for the province. Markets: TSX edged higher while crude rose to about US$97.8/bbl; the Canadian dollar held near 72.36 US cents. Clean Energy Finance: IPX Power closed $4.95B in committed financing for a California solar-plus-storage build targeting up to 1.15 GW and 4.6 GWh, with operations due in 2028. Climate Accountability: Investors for Paris Compliance is shutting down, saying voluntary net-zero pressure didn’t move the needle enough.
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