AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 minutes agoBank of Canada Watch: The Bank of Canada held its key rate at 2.25% for a fifth straight decision, saying Canada’s economy is soft while inflation has risen, with higher energy prices from the Middle East conflict a key concern; it stressed it won’t let energy-driven price increases turn into persistent inflation. LNG & Exports: Woodfibre LNG’s CEO says Ottawa’s push to position Canada as a stable energy supplier is starting to pay off, pointing to new global buyer interest and preliminary supply deals. Markets: The TSX slipped more than 100 points as oil rose but base metals and tech dragged, while the Canadian dollar traded around 71.8 US cents. Energy Risk & Litigation: A Norton Rose Fulbright survey finds cybersecurity and data privacy disputes are intensifying across energy and other sectors, with growing AI-related litigation exposure. Grid & Power Resilience: Flooding in Manitoba’s Parkland region prompted emergency measures as heavy rain threatened more damage and outages. Energy in Daily Life: North West Company flagged fuel-cost pressure in its latest results, noting it’s working to manage freight and product costs while passing some increases to customers.
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