AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTrade and Diplomacy: Ottawa and Ontario unveiled a $9-billion package to help steel and auto industries hit by U.S. tariffs, including $5 billion for steel and $2.5 billion for automakers. In Turkey, Prime Minister Mark Carney is pursuing closer trade, defence and energy ties to reduce Canada’s reliance on the U.S. National Unity: Alberta voters overwhelmingly rejected independence. Premier Danielle Smith told separatists to support Canada or find another party, while Carney said Ottawa would stick to its immigration plan. Food Insecurity: Food bank use has more than doubled since 2019, reaching a record 2.35 million visits a month, according to a new report. Major Projects: More than 50 leading Canadian scientists urged Parliament to amend Bill C-39, warning its fast-track rules could weaken environmental protections. U.S. Tensions: The U.S. Embassy accused Canadian officials of trying to influence the American midterms, as Carney and President Donald Trump discussed trade.
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