AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTrade Watch: Businesses and unions are bracing for the July 1 CUSMA review “checkpoint” as Premier Doug Ford heads to meet U.S. lawmakers, with groups urging calm while hoping tariff pressure eases. Immigration & Hiring: Ontario overhauled its Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program, cutting eight streams to four and launching an Ontario Workforce Priority stream to better match in-demand jobs—lowering revenue thresholds so more small businesses, especially in northern and rural areas, can access nominations. Cybersecurity for SMBs: CISA added a Cisco Unified Communications Manager flaw (CVE-2026-20230) to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list, warning federal systems to remediate by June 28 after active exploitation. SME Growth & Capital: Manitoba ag-tech firm Bushel Plus rebranded to BranValt as it pushes international expansion, aiming for broader global reach. Business Planning Insight: Pilot’s “Inside the Itinerary” report says travel planning shifts into booking mode at “The 56 Day Peak,” offering a data-backed read on how consumers lock in trips.
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