AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTariff relief meets EI tweaks: Ottawa says it’s making Employment Insurance easier for workers hit by new U.S. tariffs, including a change for people who voluntarily left a job within a year—though one employment lawyer warns it may not be enough when unemployment stretches longer. Canada fires back with consumer-facing stakes: Canada announced “dollar-for-dollar” retaliatory tariffs on about 700+ U.S. products, with rates up to 50% starting Sept. 8, plus a C$7.5B support package for affected workers and businesses. Everyday goods get targeted: Reports highlight toilet paper and other household staples among items at risk, while grocers are reviving tariff signage—Loblaw’s “T” labels and more Canadian-product prompts at major chains. Buy-Canadian momentum: From Port Dover businesses to shoppers, “buy Canadian” is gaining traction as people swap shopping tips and suppliers in response to the trade war. Supply chain ripple effects: Packaging and food-and-beverage manufacturers are bracing for higher input costs and uncertainty, while West Coast ports push to grow non-U.S. trade to offset the disruption. Defence procurement watch: Canada’s Army is issuing new drone tenders under its Minerva modernization push, seeking surveillance and cargo-drop capabilities.
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