AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWildfire smoke and air quality: Nearly 1,000 wildfires are still burning across Canada, with Michigan extending air alerts as smoke lingers; officials warn of slow improvement but possible unhealthy conditions for sensitive groups. B.C. lightning surge: British Columbia’s wildfire count jumped past 100 as lightning-driven starts spread, with many blazes out of control concentrated in the southern Interior. Oil supply pitch to the U.S.: U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra told an Edmonton summit Alberta and Saskatchewan can make the “most compelling” case to supply the U.S., citing a need for millions more barrels per day over the next decade. Inflation and the loonie: Canada’s June inflation eased to 2.8% as gasoline prices fell, helping the Canadian dollar pull back from a one-month high and cooling expectations for further Bank of Canada hikes. Energy and trade diplomacy: Canada’s foreign minister, Anita Anand, met Pakistan leaders and flagged expanded cooperation in mining and energy alongside broader trade ties. SAF scaling pressure: A panel at Farnborough said sustainable aviation fuel needs more long-term offtake deals to get through the “valley of death,” as policy shifts are deterring airline commitments. Ukraine power support: International partners delivered thousands of energy equipment units to Ukraine, with more generators and transformers expected soon.
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