AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLabour Shock for Tourism: WestJet issued a 72-hour lockout notice after CUPE served a 72-hour strike notice for about 4,400 flight attendants, with a potential work stoppage as early as Aug. 2 (02:01 ET). For now, passengers July 30–Aug. 4 can change or cancel one-time without fees, and those hit by cancellations tied to labour action can seek full refunds. Small Business Impact: CFIB warned a stoppage during peak summer travel could hit the transportation network and hurt small firms that rely on summer tourism, urging WestJet and the union to settle and Ottawa to be ready. Cross-Border Trade Pressure: Steelworkers’ and machinists’ leaders urged the Trump administration to reconsider tariffs on Canadian goods, arguing Canada isn’t the problem and warning of harm to integrated manufacturing jobs. Tech & Operations for SMBs: Saskatchewan’s Toccata launched Canaro, a remote monitoring platform with Wi‑Fi, cellular and satellite connectivity for hard-to-reach sites. Business Growth Moves: Couche-Tard announced plans to buy Poland’s Żabka in an $8.6B deal, while Lightspeed reported voting results from its July 30 shareholder meeting.
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