AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPrimary Care Access: Hastings County recruited Dr. Saad Mirza as its 32nd doctor through its incentive program, adding a family physician to the Bancroft Community Family Health Team. Canada-India Investment Push: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman invited more Canadian pension funds to India’s asset monetisation drive and urged Canadian firms to invest in areas like critical minerals, rare earths, energy storage and clean tech. Research Talent Attraction: Canada announced funding for 64 global scholars worth C$504M, with nearly half coming from the U.S., as the country ramps up efforts to lure top researchers. Health & School Readiness: B.C.’s Dr. Bonnie Henry urged parents to check immunization records ahead of back-to-school, citing ongoing measles transmission. Tech & Payments: RBC and BMO sold Moneris Solutions to Francisco Partners for CA$2B while keeping exclusive customer referral ties—raising questions about what banks must own. Trade War Pressure Points: Potash is emerging as a potential bargaining chip as Ontario Premier Doug Ford warns the U.S. would be “dead overnight” if Canada cut it off. Climate/Disaster Response: Canada said 30 Canadians and permanent residents are missing after flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border.
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