AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCanada–Philippines Deal-Making: Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed four agreements in Vancouver on energy/natural resources, labor & migration, tourism, and culture, with both sides pushing to wrap a Canada–Philippines free trade deal by year-end. Trade Uncertainty: The U.S. declined to renew USMCA in its current form, triggering an annual review and renewed talks that could reshape North American commerce. Pipeline Push: Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith backed a new Trans Mountain-linked 1-million-barrel-a-day export pipeline to serve Asian markets, with Indigenous ownership stake promised. Metro Vancouver Crime: Police arrested four people after a distraction-theft operation using a grey Hyundai Kona hit victims in Vancouver and West Vancouver. World Cup Finale in Toronto: Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 at Toronto Stadium as Ronaldo scored on a penalty and Gonçalo Ramos added the winner in stoppage time. Local Infrastructure: Hamilton begins major road works at Main St E and Ottawa St N, with full closure later this summer for watermain and prep for future LRT. Canada Day Weather & Community: Severe storms and heat disrupted celebrations across Ontario and Quebec, while communities still marked July 1 with parades, events, and recovery efforts.
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