AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI policy for business: Prime Minister Mark Carney launched a National Council on Artificial Intelligence to guide Canada’s AI adoption, with a focus on speeding uptake for the economy while protecting sovereignty and managing risks. SME pressure in B.C.: A new survey found nearly 4 in 10 B.C. small business owners say they’re doing worse than last year, citing weak customer spending, inflation/input costs, and Canada-U.S. trade tensions. Accounting support for SMEs: KlariFi acquired Toronto’s Future Balance to expand cloud bookkeeping and financial advisory services for small and mid-sized Canadian businesses, aiming to keep client relationships stable during the transition. Tech and workflow tools: Process Street was named to Capterra’s 2026 shortlist and Software Advice FrontRunners for workflow management, highlighting use by small and mid-sized teams. Local growth and jobs: Saskatchewan announced plans to explore two large nuclear reactors (plus continued SMR work), with industry groups saying suppliers are ready to support construction and jobs. Trade and tariffs hit makers: P.E.I. Fibre Festival vendors say U.S. tariff changes are forcing operational shifts, underscoring how cross-border rules can quickly ripple into small manufacturers.
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