AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEnergy Approvals: Mark Carney’s government is scaling back the environmental review process for major energy projects, aiming to speed approvals as Canada-U.S. trade tensions intensify. Trade War Pressure: Economists and U.S. lawmakers warn tariffs are already hitting households and small firms, with one study putting Michigan families’ costs at $5,600 since January—mirroring concerns Canadian businesses face as retaliatory measures and U.S. import bans expand. Small Business Support & Policy: RBC is launching a US$1-billion growth fund to help Canadian tech companies scale globally, while Spark Centre rolls out a capital-access program to connect post-revenue startups with investors across Canada and the U.S. Local Resilience: Weyburn City Council approved a Provincial Disaster Assistance Program submission after flooding, and a municipal update clarified property-tax rebate rules for seniors and small businesses. Entrepreneurship Spotlight: A Toronto showcase will open doors to 36 justice-impacted founders launching new businesses at the University of Toronto innovation campus.
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