AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCanada–Poland Energy Push: Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson marked “first power” at Poland’s Baltic Power offshore wind project and the Choczewo substation, underscoring clean-energy and grid-security cooperation. Immigration Update: IRCC says seven professional groups are now eligible for faster permanent residence through Express Entry, including doctors, STEM workers, educators and French-proficient applicants. Military & NATO Posture: Canada is accelerating defence capacity and Arctic readiness amid tougher U.S. relations, while the government’s submarine procurement continues to reshape alliance ties. Senate Attendance Scrutiny: A CBC review finds many senators routinely miss votes, with some changes passing on thin attendance. MAID Expansion Fight: Disability and mental-health groups and a parliamentary committee are urging Parliament to permanently halt MAID expansion for mental illness. Marineland Belugas: NOAA approved an emergency rescue plan for belugas, with animal advocates pressing Ottawa for strict limits on breeding and entertainment. Carney’s Saudi Pivot: Prime Minister Mark Carney defended engagement over “lecturing from afar” during his first Saudi visit in 26 years, aiming to deepen mining, energy and AI ties.
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