AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBank of Canada Watch: The central bank kept its key rate at 2.25% for a sixth straight meeting, saying the economy is showing signs of improvement but warning the outlook still hinges on volatile global energy markets and Middle East risks. Oil Sands & CCS Push: Alberta and the federal government signed an MOU with the Oil Sands Alliance to scale up oilsands output and advance the Pathways carbon capture and storage project, aiming to double provincial production over the next 10 to 15 years. LNG Canada Indigenous Equity: LNG Canada struck an equity option deal letting five First Nations invest up to C$1B for a majority stake tied to Phase 2 LNG storage infrastructure, with a Phase 2 final investment decision targeted for end-2026. Wildfire Smoke Impacts: Canadian wildfire smoke is worsening air quality across parts of the U.S., triggering health advisories and alerts from Michigan through the Great Lakes and into New York and New England. Solar Data Research: Clir Renewables received up to C$3.25M from NRC IRAP to standardize and validate solar performance data, aiming to make asset data more trustworthy and usable faster.
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