AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade Talks: Mark Carney met virtually with premiers as Ottawa and Washington moved toward a deal that would avert threatened 50% U.S. tariffs, with Trump saying a “pause” is in place while details are finalized and reports suggesting metals and auto rates could be cut (steel/aluminum to 25%, autos to 15%). Provincial Fallout: Carney asked provinces to end bans on U.S. alcohol sales so products can return to shelves, a key sticking point for some provinces as negotiations continue. B.C. Water & Fisheries: B.C. reissued a temporary protection order for the Salmon River watershed to protect endangered chinook salmon during drought and low streamflow, restricting water use for irrigation. Clean Energy Push: Canada announced a major clean-energy investment plan for Labrador, including hydro and wind upgrades tied to Churchill Falls and Gull Island. Local Economy/Jobs: Ontario unveiled new housing-related funding measures for municipalities, including a $1B non-development-charge stream to help build homes. Other Canada Notes: RBC named former Ontario cabinet minister Caroline Mulroney as vice chair; Vancouver police are also working with international partners to identify a possible Canadian missing since the 1990s.
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