AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoElectricity Supply: Ontario will import 600 megawatts from a U.S. operator for six months starting Nov. 1, as maintenance limits available capacity this winter. The deal follows Premier Doug Ford’s threats to curb power exports to the U.S. Oil and Inflation: Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem expects a sharp upward revision to the inflation outlook as high oil prices and Middle East supply disruptions raise costs for Canadians. The bank’s next rate decision is Oct. 28. Alberta’s Energy Stakes: Ahead of Monday’s vote on whether to start a process toward separation, a University of Calgary analysis warns Alberta’s economy and employment could shrink even under a smooth split, with a difficult break risking a severe recession. Grid Investment: Hitachi Energy plans a $479-million manufacturing facility in London, Ont., to expand Canada’s transformer production and support electricity-grid needs.
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