AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMarketing Playbook: A Canadian consultant says the strongest tourism marketing tool isn’t more video—it’s authentic storytelling that builds an emotional, personal connection, with “segmented” stories tailored to different visitors. Local Housing Cost Fight (Vancouver): A coalition is backing Mayor Ken Sim’s push to loosen Vancouver’s natural-gas limits for building systems, arguing the January 2026 bylaw will raise costs for homeowners, renters, and small businesses. Small-Business Hiring Pressure: CFIB flags that small businesses’ ability to hire youth is still constrained, keeping labour shortages near the top of owner worries. Craft Beer Relief: Federal excise tax relief for brewers, distillers and winemakers is extended, pausing increases and cutting rates for smaller producers. Business & Community Spotlight: Niagara’s “Tiny Teachers” (babies in the Roots of Empathy program) are celebrated for helping kids build empathy and social skills. Tech/Capital Markets: Neo Performance Materials announced a C$100M bought deal and a Greenland Mines deal tied to the Sarfartoq rare-earth project.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.