AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS-Canada Trade War: Mark Carney suspended trade talks after Washington made “last-minute” changes Ottawa called unfair and uneconomic, and the US moved ahead with 50% tariffs on about $20B (roughly $28B) of Canadian goods starting just after midnight Saturday; Carney vowed Canada will retaliate “dollar for dollar,” while the US Trade Representative blamed Canada for refusing to finalize terms. Retaliation Watch: The tariff list is set to hit politically sensitive sectors like alcohol and dairy, plus items such as hockey gear and building materials, raising pressure for any future deal and complicating USMCA renewal talks. Foreign Policy: Canada’s court win keeps a Russian An-124 grounded at Toronto Pearson, with Foreign Minister Anita Anand saying Canada won’t be a “safe haven” for sanctioned assets tied to Russia’s invasion. Immigration/Work Rules: Ottawa revised Temporary Foreign Worker Program rules for small employers, letting eligible firms hire more low-wage workers per site. Public Safety: Edmonton’s Nanaksar Gurdwara stabbing left two injured; police arrested a 27-year-old suspect and say a hate angle is being probed.
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