AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAlberta AI-data centre debate: A proposed “Wonder Valley” hyperscale AI project in northern Alberta is drawing pushback over power, water, land impacts and local consultation, even as backers argue it will create jobs and lock in Alberta’s AI ambitions. Geothermal spotlight: Calgary’s Eavor was named No. 2 on TIME’s World’s Top GreenTech Companies 2026 list, highlighting progress on its closed-loop geothermal system. Fusion corporate move: General Fusion appointed Joanna Cameron as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary as it prepares to go public. Local climate pressure: Edmonton mayors and councillors met to urge Prime Minister Mark Carney to prioritize “nation-building, not nation-burning” climate projects. Oil market ripple: A U.S. trade deficit narrowed in April as oil exports surged amid Strait of Hormuz disruption fears easing. Clean energy business: Revolve agreed to buy a 125MW U.S. solar development portfolio, expanding its U.S. pipeline. Trade numbers: Statistics Canada reported a $2.7B merchandise trade surplus in April, with energy exports rising.
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