AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWildfire Smoke Crisis: Hundreds of Canadian wildfires are driving hazardous air across the U.S. and Canada, with Toronto hitting “very high risk” levels and health warnings issued in multiple U.S. states as smoke spreads toward New York and New England. Defence & Industry: Prime Minister Mark Carney announced nearly $2B over four years to build 190 armoured combat support vehicles with General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada, lifting Canada’s fleet to 550. Immigration Shift: Canada is pausing new parent and grandparent sponsorship applications under the Parents and Grandparents Program, while Super Visa travel remains available. Port of Vancouver: Federal transport officials referred the Port of Vancouver’s “Gateway Strategy” upgrades, including Roberts Bank Terminal 2, to the Major Projects Office for possible fast-tracking. Quebec Crime Update: Quebec police confirm a Mexican arrest of Maxime Paquette, wanted in connection with the Desjardins data breach, with extradition steps underway. Business & Jobs: Metro will sell Première Moisson’s Baie-D’Urfé bakery facility to FGF Brands for $90M, with impacted employees transferring. Sports: Brady Tkachuk returns to Ottawa Oct. 21; Canada’s women’s sitting volleyball team lost to the U.S. and will play for bronze vs China. Housing Watch: RBC says Canada’s housing recovery is a “long road ahead,” with only a modest rebound so far.
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