AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWildfire fallout and cross-border air: Nearly 1,000 Canadian wildfires are still burning, with smoke triggering air quality alerts from B.C. to Alberta and drifting into the U.S. Midwest and Northeast; Michigan expects slow improvement after hazardous PM2.5 levels. Heat and health risks: Environment Canada issued a heat warning for parts of B.C.’s North and Central coasts, while Alberta faced smoke-driven “very poor” air and reduced visibility. Environmental approvals: Quebec and Ottawa agreed to streamline environmental assessments for major projects, aiming to cut duplication and speed reviews. Family supports: The Canada Child Benefit is increasing for 2026–2027, with announcements highlighting higher payments for families in the Northwest Territories, Ontario, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Courts and pharma: The Supreme Court of Canada clarified that medical treatment methods aren’t patentable, but upheld patentability for a paliperidone dosing regimen. Tech and consumer: Amazon Canada launched “Amazon Family” to share Prime with one other adult; a new survey finds many young Canadians use AI for mortgage advice despite uncertainty about regulation. Business and jobs: Unifor members ratified a new Ford deal with wage increases and $1.2B in manufacturing investment; Pratt & Whitney Canada won a $1B JPATS engine overhaul contract.
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