AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEU-Canada Partnership: Leaders are preparing a broad new EU-Canada pact next month covering digital trade, critical minerals, defense and energy, as both sides brace for fallout from Trump-era trade pressure. Diesel & Freight Costs: Diesel has eased from recent highs, but freight rates remain elevated; trucking-related noise around an Oct. 1 work stoppage is adding uncertainty for CFOs and contract planning. Alberta Relief: Albertans get an extra month to claim the $100 Alberta Energy Rebate, now due Oct. 31, alongside the return of fuel tax relief at the pump on Oct. 1. LNG Supply Deal: Ksi Lisims LNG in B.C. signed a long-term supply agreement with Centrica for 1 million tonnes per year over 20 years, supporting its planned floating export facility (subject to final investment decision). Market Watch: Canada’s TSX slipped in late-morning trading even as oil rose, with the Canadian dollar edging down versus the U.S. dollar.
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