AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLake Ontario “Lake America” backlash: Trump’s executive order renaming Lake Ontario is getting mocked and rejected on both sides of the border, with Canadians like Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford vowing “Lake Ontario” will stand, while U.S. residents and even MapQuest say they won’t follow. CBC language policy: CBC/Radio-Canada is facing fresh criticism after guidance told staff not to describe 9/11 as “terrorist attacks” without attribution, drawing U.S. political heat. Canada–U.S. trade fallout: Ottawa is adjusting counter-tariffs (including removing seafood, then adding other items) as voters fret about higher prices and industries brace for longer disruption. AI marketing check: A Canadian agency reports ChatGPT Ads delivered lots of impressions but weak results, with low clickthrough and poor conversion. Nepal floods: Canada says 32 Canadians/permanent residents remain unaccounted for after flash floods; Ottawa pledges $5M in urgent aid. Research talent grab: Canada is recruiting 64 U.S.-based researchers with major funding to offset U.S. academic funding pressure. PR/industry wins: Xanadu lands $195M federal support for advanced photonics manufacturing; Canada Post posts a $277M Q2 loss before tax. Local business & culture: Le Burger Week returns for its 15th year in Montreal; Ottawa’s municipal election coverage ramps up ahead of Oct. 26.
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