AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours ago5G Performance Wins: Bell says independent testing by Rohde & Schwarz ranked its 5G+ network Canada’s fastest, based on drive tests across 19 communities—another signal for small firms that rely on reliable connectivity. Construction Outlook Watch: BuildForce Canada forecasts construction investment growth through 2035, but with diverging paths: Ontario and Nova Scotia lean on non-residential pipelines, while residential slows; New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island also see residential cooling with non-residential holding up. Restaurant Margin Pressure: Restaurants Canada reports sales growth in 2026, but costs are outpacing revenue, squeezing profitability and limiting reinvestment. Urban Disruption for Retailers: A six-month West Broadway vehicle closure starts Monday for Broadway Subway work, with detours and bus reroutes affecting nearby businesses. SME Cyber Push: CyberCert invites SMEs to a government-sector SMB cyber resilience summit, offering sponsored certification credits as Five Eyes warns AI is speeding up cyber threats. Capital & Growth Moves: FINTECH.TV completes its TAP acquisition; Vireo agrees to buy Cannabist operations in five U.S. states; and Cadillac Mines launches an IPO roadshow.
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