AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade Deadline: Mark Carney’s team says a deal is “very close” after Dominic LeBlanc met USTR Jamieson Greer, with Trump pausing the looming 50% tariff threat for three days while talks continue; sources suggest possible cuts for autos, steel and aluminum, but key details on rules and implementation remain unsettled. Provincial Politics: Carney is pressing provinces to end U.S. alcohol retail bans to help unlock the agreement, even as some premiers and consumers warn boycotts may stick. Immigration & Labour: Ottawa plans to admit up to 230,000 temporary foreign workers in 2026, and is also expanding pathways for certain employers using new work-location calculations. Tech & Sovereignty: Alberta’s AI data-centre rollout is meeting fierce backlash at town halls, with residents demanding safeguards and more trust. Middle East & Settlements: Canada joins European allies condemning Israel’s E1 settlement housing tenders in the West Bank, warning it undermines a viable Palestinian state. Federal Elections: Early voting starts Friday for three federal byelections ahead of Aug. 31 polling.
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