AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoParliament & Defence: Canada’s defence ties abroad get a boost as the Philippines Senate ratifies Status of Visiting Forces Agreements with Canada and New Zealand, setting rules for Canadian troops’ entry, training and disaster-response cooperation. Energy & Cost of Living: Prime Minister Mark Carney’s federal gas tax pause is nearing its Sept. 8 expiry, with Ontario Premier Doug Ford urging Ottawa to axe or extend it to keep relief for drivers. Trade Pressure: New CFIB research says two in five Canadian exporters to the U.S. are selling products hit by proposed 50% U.S. tariffs on some CUSMA-compliant goods, and most expect revenue drops if tariffs land. Climate Resilience Funding: Ottawa is putting $34M into 141 climate resilience projects nationwide, including cooling upgrades for Halifax parks. Transit & Infrastructure: VIA Rail is moving ahead with a Dorval multimodal hub to connect VIA, exo and airport shuttles in one place. Environment & Industry: Central Alberta ranchers and residents say fracking water use is worsening drought impacts, as they push back on regulators and operators.
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