AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoJobs Report: Canada added about 75,000 jobs in July and the unemployment rate fell to a two-year low of 6.4%, with gains led by wholesale/retail, finance and construction—though economists warn the labour market still isn’t fully “strong.” Public Health & Gambling: Alberta’s new private iGaming market has sparked a surge in gambling ads, raising concerns from public health researchers about increased problem gambling risk, especially for youth and vulnerable residents. Child Health: A new Canadian study finds more than one in five hospitalized children with acute respiratory tract infections develop severe disease, with higher risk for kids transferred from other hospitals and those with chronic conditions. Climate & Wildfires: Research says human-driven climate change has made N.W.T. wildfires about twice as likely, with hundreds evacuated as fires burn across the territory. Weather Watch (Ontario): Environment Canada issued a special statement for parts of southern Ontario, warning of localized heavy rainfall over 50 mm and possible flash flooding. Business/Tech: Ford plans a sub-$40K EV pickup for Canada, while Fidelity polling shows advisors are watching AI results closely amid worries about stretched valuations and slower adoption. Food Safety: Compliments Smashed 100% Chicken Burgers were recalled nationwide due to an undeclared egg allergen risk.
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