AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCanada-Iran Tensions: Foreign Minister Anita Anand says Ottawa is checking whether Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu will fly through Canadian airspace, while Iran blasts Canada for downplaying Trump’s “annihilate” threat. Sanctions: Canada also announced new sanctions on 10 Iranian individuals and entities tied to digital surveillance and repression. Quebec Election: In the final campaign debate, leaders sparred over sovereignty, health care and the trade war, with takeaways focused on referendum timing and immigration. Labour Code Overhaul: Employer groups welcome parts of Ottawa’s Bill C-39 but some want stronger steps for industrial peace as unions weigh a court challenge. Vietnam State Visit: Vietnam’s top leader Tô Lâm arrives in Ottawa to deepen trade and ties as both countries seek resilience amid U.S.-China pressure. Defence Watch: Canada’s first F-35A (CF-35A) completes its maiden flight in Texas as Ottawa reviews the broader purchase amid Trump-related tensions. Health & Safety: Health Canada suspended Grifols’ Winnipeg plasma-collection licence, which Grifols says won’t affect operations. Housing & Homelessness: A new commentary argues homelessness is a “cognitive impairment crisis,” while another story highlights housing advisory changes in Ottawa County. Travel & Business: Air Canada ends Vancouver–Singapore service; Toronto’s 2026 Michelin Guide adds new recommended spots and Bib Gourmand picks. Science: Canada’s first Cretaceous dinosaur footprints are reported, plus new spider species discoveries.
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