AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUSMCA Tariffs, Canada Left Out: The U.S. says it will keep tariffs on Mexico and Canada even after the USMCA review, with Mexico talks starting this week and Canada notably excluded. Trade Tensions: Reuters reports U.S.-Mexico negotiating rounds won’t include Canada, while Canada’s trade team remains largely out of the process. Defence Pivot to Europe: Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will buy Sweden’s Saab GlobalEye early-warning aircraft instead of a U.S. option, aiming to reduce reliance on American defence suppliers. LNG Deal for Europe: Canada reached an agreement to supply Germany with LNG from the Ksi Lisims project, with up to 1 million tonnes a year for 20 years. Ebola Border Measures: Canada and the Bahamas imposed temporary travel restrictions tied to Ebola, including 90-day entry bans for residents of affected countries and 21-day quarantine rules for recent visitors. Toronto Heat Plan: Toronto expands cooling spaces, extends pool hours and adds a 24/7 cooling centre as heat warnings return. Water Warnings in Metro Vancouver: Metro Vancouver warns historic lawn-watering limits could hit as early as early June. Sports & Culture: Skate Canada names Thérèse Brisson CEO; Canada’s World Cup roster is set to be revealed Friday at 7 p.m. ET; and B.C.’s Christ Church Cathedral launches a fundraising push to restore a major pipe organ.
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