AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAccess to Capital: FACE expands its Micro-Loan Program nationally with BDC, building on Ontario and B.C. pilots to boost micro-financing access for Black entrepreneurs across Canada. Internal Trade Watch: Canada’s internal trade ministers recommitted to easing direct-to-consumer alcohol sales after missing the May deadline, aiming for a framework this summer and a new August meeting. Local Business Boost: Kelowna’s Touchdown Kelowna festival drew a sold-out crowd and is already lifting nearby spending, with local venues reporting big demand from visiting fans. Entrepreneurship & Growth: Fredericton entrepreneur highlights untapped potential in Atlantic seaweed, pointing to new opportunities for regional small businesses. Regulatory/Policy: Saskatchewan’s government moves to strengthen impaired-driving laws with faster administrative penalties, a change that could reduce enforcement and justice-system strain. Tech & Operations: iKrusher says it’s investing in Canadian vape supply chain and fulfillment infrastructure to help brands keep inventory and production running smoothly. Mining & Capital Markets: Li-FT Power reports drill results from its Yellowknife Lithium Project; meanwhile, multiple public-company updates and listings continue to move through Canadian and U.S. markets.
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