AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCanada-U.S. trade fight: Prime Minister Mark Carney urged Washington to “stop doing memes” and get serious after fresh tariff threats and insults, warning Canada’s industries could be “gradually wound down” if talks don’t reset. Federal politics: Carney’s Liberals swept three byelections (North Vancouver–Capilano, Beaches–East York, Chicoutimi—Le Fjord), keeping momentum as voters backed the government’s approach during the trade clash. Economy & housing: A Fraser Institute study says Canada’s living standards have fallen further behind the U.S. over 25 years; meanwhile Calgary home sales dropped 16.4% in August with prices also down. Business & industry: Bombardier will bring MHI Canada Aerospace operations in-house in Mississauga, and Canada Packers hired Leah Stemeroff to lead strategy and sustainability. Public safety & crime: RCMP charged a Calgary man in an alleged $164M Ponzi scheme; Quebec’s police watchdog says a Nunavik officer faces assault charges. Culture & community: TIFF’s The Market launches an Innovation Hub, and a Métis filmmaker’s short is set for a TIFF world premiere. Weird-but-true Canada: A forested island appeared on Williston Lake, vanished within a day, then reappeared 20 miles away.
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