AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLegal Payments: Clio is rolling out “Pay Later with Affirm” for Canadian law firms, letting clients pay legal fees in installments while firms get paid upfront. Food & Health: Cyclosporiasis cases keep climbing in the U.S., with investigators zeroing in on lettuce and other salad greens as a possible source—watch for updates if you’re buying produce. Supply Chain & Groceries: Marzetti named former Schwan supply chain chief Mark Carter as its new CSCO as it pushes supply-chain simplification and productivity. Trade & Farm Inputs: Philippines-Canada FTA talks aim to cut tariffs on Canadian farm inputs (fertilizers, pesticides, pulses) to ease rising costs. Retail Safety: Best Buy recalled thousands of Insignia gas ranges in the U.S. due to a knob-related fire hazard; consumers are told to stop using and get knob covers. Consumer Spending: BCG says Canadian spending growth is outpacing income for many, with most essentials flat and borrowing/savings doing the heavy lifting. Northern Tourism: Travel Alberta is expanding Indigenous-led tourism partnerships in Wood Buffalo to grow high-value visitor experiences.
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