AGP Executive Report
Last update: 23 minutes agoCanada-U.S. Tariff Deadline: Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc met U.S. Trade Rep Jamieson Greer in Washington as the Aug. 19 threat of 50% tariffs looms, with sources saying Ottawa and Washington remain far apart on a draft deal. Negotiations Pressure: Talks are intensifying, with industry specialists saying an emerging accord could trade Canadian concessions for U.S. tariff relief and commitments on energy, defense, and critical minerals. Fuel Tax Fight: Pierre Poilievre renewed calls to extend the federal fuel excise tax relief past Sept., arguing prices are rising again and asking for a longer suspension until at least Canada Day 2027. Housing Support in Saskatchewan: Saskatchewan boosted the Saskatchewan Housing Benefit for low-income renters and people fleeing domestic abuse, doubling payments for those in the Seeking Safety stream. Federal Science Investment: Ottawa awarded a $768.6M contract for a new Ottawa science campus to strengthen public health, food safety, and border security. UN Afghanistan Leadership: The UN named Rabab Fatima of Bangladesh to lead UNAMA, with Canadian Georgette Gagnon heading it during the transition.
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