AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoU.S.-Canada Defence Rift: The Pentagon has paused the long-running U.S.-Canada defence board, with Washington saying Canada failed to make “credible progress,” while Prime Minister Mark Carney plays it down and insists Canada is still ramping up defence spending. World Cup Rules, Ontario Style: Ontario extends bar and restaurant alcohol sales until 4 a.m. for the FIFA World Cup (June 11–July 19), a bid to keep fans spending and cities moving. Energy Politics: Alberta’s “West Coast pipeline” schedule is being treated as best-case by CIBC analysts, as Ottawa and Alberta push timelines tied to carbon pricing and pipeline-linked carbon capture funding. Climate & Coasts: Ottawa proposes $164M over five years for whale protection off B.C., including cutting underwater vessel noise with BC Ferries. Conservatives Shuffle: Poilievre names Steve Outhouse as chief of staff after Ian Todd announces retirement. Military Aviation: The Snowbirds’ CT-114 Tutor jets are set to be mothballed until the early 2030s as new aircraft arrive.
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