AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMilitary Buildup: Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is accelerating Canada’s defence expansion, with higher spending and a stronger Arctic posture as U.S. relations cool and Washington presses Canada to do more. Parliament & Senate: Carney also appointed Conservative MP Richard Martel to the Senate, a rare move that shifts House numbers and could open a Liberal-leaning byelection. Alberta Politics: Alberta’s regulated iGaming market is now live, aiming to pull bettors out of the grey market with consumer protections. Electoral Integrity: An editorial calls for strengthening the integrity of the 2026 Electoral Act. AI & Local Impact: Vancouver faces renewed pressure over TELUS-linked AI data centres, with councillors urging a pause until a framework for community risks is in place. Public Safety: Toronto police are investigating a deadly shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair festival. Courts & Indigenous Rights: Nova Scotia’s court dismissed a lawsuit challenging a Sipekne’katik First Nation fishery. Immigration Fraud: IRCC issued fresh warnings on spousal sponsorship fraud red flags and penalties.
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