AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCanada-Philippines Pivot: PM Mark Carney and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Vancouver signed deals on energy/natural resources, labor and migration, tourism, and culture, with both leaders stressing “middle powers” building resilience through partnerships. USMCA Shockwaves: The Trump administration declined to renew USMCA in its current form, triggering an annual review and raising uncertainty for the nearly $2T North American trade relationship. West Coast Pipeline Politics: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will work with Indigenous groups on a new B.C.-coast pipeline route, even as relations remain strained after a separation referendum fight. NATO Defence Bank Push: Canada is aiming to announce about 10 founding countries for a global Defence, Security and Resilience Bank at next week’s NATO summit, seeking up to £100B in low-cost financing. Public Safety & Cost of Living: Quarterly Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit payments start today for eligible households. Extreme Weather: A heat dome and storms have disrupted Canada Day events, with flooding and heat warnings across parts of the country.
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