AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAlberta Separatism Knocked Back: A judge dismissed Stay Free Alberta’s bid for an independence referendum, saying the province failed its duty to consult First Nations—leaving Premier Danielle Smith facing fresh legal and political pressure. Energy Deal Momentum: Carney and Smith signed a “pivotal” energy agreement: Alberta’s carbon price rises to $130/tonne by 2040, and the province must submit a pipeline proposal by July 1, with federal designation targeted for Oct. 1—pipeline talk now tied to a carbon-capture project. China-Taiwan Tension: China’s embassy condemned Conservative MP Michael Chong’s Taiwan trip as a “red line,” as Ottawa insists MPs travel independently. Wildfire Support, Despite Strains: The U.S. Forest Service says it’s still ready to help Canada on wildfire requests. EVs Tick Up: March EV sales jumped after federal rebates returned, though EVs remain just over 12% of new-vehicle market share. Public Safety: Saskatchewan police training for human trafficking investigators is set for this fall. LGBTQ Rights Push: International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia spotlights calls for stronger federal leadership.
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