AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTrade and Agriculture: Ottawa and Beijing extended their market-access deal through 2028, preserving Chinese access for Canadian canola, seafood and other exports while Canada allows certain Chinese steel and aluminum imports. Food Security: A Salvation Army survey found 31% of Canadians skipped meals or cut portions because of grocery costs, up from 27% last year. Separately, European supermarket cyberattacks that disabled refrigeration highlight risks to Canada’s food supply and could add costs if retailers face similar disruptions. AI and Research: Saskatchewan’s government refused to release its agreement with Bell over a major AI data centre, renewing calls for transparency. Federally backed AI firm Cohere may receive up to $1.6 billion, while Waterloo battery researcher Linda Nazar received Canada’s top science prize. Environment: A federally funded project has completed tree planting around a Kawartha Lakes stormwater pond, supporting habitat and watershed health.
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