AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoU.S. Trade: President Donald Trump eased tariffs on some Canadian goods, including farm equipment and packaging, but Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa may wait months for a broader deal. Canada is also pursuing closer trade ties with Turkey and the EU. Wainwright Tragedy: A live-grenade exercise sparked the deadly Alberta base fire that killed four soldiers and injured 39. The U.S. has offered help for those recovering from severe burns. Industry: Ottawa announced more than $193 million for Quebec aluminum projects, aiming to strengthen domestic production and reduce reliance on the U.S. Public Safety: Toronto and Ottawa police paused Crime Stoppers partnerships after a major data breach raised concerns about the security of confidential tips. Parks Canada: The agency is preparing organizational changes as it faces plans to eliminate 500 positions; Banff’s decades-old search-and-rescue dog program is ending. Quebec: Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon pledged $28 million for warming centres and emergency shelters, adding 1,000 spaces as winter approaches.
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