AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCanada-EU Pivot: Mark Carney’s push for a deeper EU relationship is heating up after Ursula von der Leyen floated Canada as the EU’s first “associate member,” while Washington warns of tariff retaliation; Canada’s incoming EU ambassador says Ottawa won’t pay directly into the EU budget “across the board,” but could fund specific programs. Ukraine Support Loan: Brussels is also in talks with Canada to let Canadian defence firms compete under the EU’s €90-billion Ukraine loan, potentially expanding the weapons supply chain for Kyiv. Arctic Presence: CTV reports Canada is expanding its Arctic presence as a warship commander says “the global order is changing.” Immigration: IRCC invited 2,000 skilled workers through an Express Entry draw for the Canadian Experience Class, with a reported CRS cut-off of 519. Public Safety & Rights: A B.C. Human Rights Tribunal ordered the Vancouver Police Board to pay $25,000 to a Black woman over discrimination tied to a 2020 traffic stop. Local Politics: In Toronto’s east end, candidates are clashing over a Gardiner ramp that was demolished years ago. Business & Travel: Air Canada extends Athens-to-Toronto and Athens-to-Montreal flights into January 2027. Sports: Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell powered Indiana’s 103-85 win over Toronto Tempo, while Félix Auger-Aliassime gave Canada a 2-0 Davis Cup lead over France in Quebec City. Canada-ASEAN: Singapore and Canada reaffirmed plans to strengthen ASEAN-Canada ties and push the ASEAN-Canada free trade talks.
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