AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoJobs & Economy: Canada added about 75,000 jobs in July and the unemployment rate hit a two-year low, with gains led by wholesale/retail and finance, while public administration fell. Public Safety & Crime: A Toronto traffic-stop video has sparked claims an officer drew a gun; in Vancouver, police arrested a man after an axe threat and smashed patio plates; and in Toronto, police charged two teens in the Salsa on St. Clair shooting probe. Wildfire Readiness: Ottawa conditionally sold 10 retired CC-130H Hercules planes to a B.C. firefighting company to convert for aerial firefighting, as B.C. investigates suspected arson fires and Metro Vancouver battles blazes. Quebec Health Measures: Quebec expanded its wildlife-transport ban tied to raccoon rabies, adding 53 municipalities and running until at least Oct. 6. Trade Talks: PM Mark Carney says Canada-U.S. negotiations have turned “nasty” after Trump tariff comments, with possible concessions discussed. Sports (Toronto): Aryna Sabalenka advanced at the National Bank Open; Leylah Fernandez was set for her next-round match. Food Recall: Compliments Smashed 100% Chicken Burgers were recalled nationwide over undeclared egg allergen risk.
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