AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoU.S.-Canada Trade War Hits Agri-Food Hard: The White House announced an import ban starting Sept. 29 on Canadian dairy products, most alcohol (including beer, wine, cider and spirits), and motorcycles, with whey also targeted—escalating a dispute that already included retaliatory tariffs. EU-Canada Deal Push: Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Europe urging a “unique alliance” as EU capitals weigh deeper ties against market-access concerns and possible U.S. pushback. Saskatchewan AI Power Play: Bell says it’s building a major AI data-centre campus near Regina, with Saskatchewan backing for a large phased rollout—an indirect boost for prairie tech and energy demand. Manitoba Food Literacy Update: Manitoba schools are rolling out a new “food literacy” curriculum that goes beyond calories to cover labels, advertising, food insecurity and mental health. Prairie Harvest Under Pressure: Reuters reports rain-delayed harvests are hurting crop quality across Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba, with farmers warning of grade downgrades that could cut prices and income. Insect Feed Breakthrough: Quebec-based Entosystem received independent verification for greenhouse-gas reductions as it refines black soldier fly bioconversion for food-residue recycling. BC Farm-Processing Fight: The Agricultural Land Commission challenges a BC proposal that would loosen sourcing rules for processors in the Agricultural Land Reserve.
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