AGP Executive Report
Last update: 24 minutes agoSolar Policy Backlash: Alberta’s new $14 solar panel recycling fee starts Oct. 1, and industry groups say it’s far too high and could chill investment in a sector that’s already been hit by shifting rules. Trade & Exports: Saskatchewan reported $43.7B in exports in 2025 and ranked second in Canada for per-capita exports, with growth in sales to more than 160 countries. Mining Approvals: BC has granted key authorizations for Imperial Metals’ Red Chris transition to a block cave, extending mine life into the mid-2040s and supporting a major copper output boost. Hydrogen in Freight: HTEC opened Canada’s first commercial heavy-duty hydrogen refuelling station in Delta, B.C., aimed at helping fleets deploy fuel-cell trucks. Markets & Currency: The loonie hovered around 70.5 U.S. cents amid a “brutal” selloff tied to expectations of more U.S. Fed tightening, while TSX trading was mixed as oil and gold moved.
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