AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTrade & jobs pressure: A CFIB-linked report says escalating U.S. tariffs and product bans put tens of thousands of Canadian small businesses at risk, as cross-border costs squeeze operators. Manufacturing exodus: Montreal’s Aeris Protective Packaging is opening a U.S. plant after tariffs hit its business model, a sign more SMEs may follow if trade crossfire continues. AI for SMEs: A Zensurance Small Business Confidence Index finds most Canadian small businesses still aren’t seeing real AI impact—only a small share report productivity gains or cost savings. Big finance for growth: TD announced a five-year, $150B commitment to accelerate lending and investment in critical sectors, including digital and AI. Local business ecosystem: Regina’s Startup Summit heard Clearco co-founder Michele Romanow say building a business is “extraordinarily messy,” pushing founders to start, adapt and learn from failure. Health & fitness entrepreneurship: JACFIT relaunched its women-focused coaching platform with RN-informed training and nutrition. Mining watch: Blue Jay Gold reported strong early drill results at its Yukon Steller Gold Project.
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