AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCanada-U.S. Defence Reset: Ottawa is accelerating military expansion and Arctic readiness as relations with Washington sour, with Carney’s government signalling tens of billions in new spending and a bigger defence footprint. Diplomatic Shuffle: Foreign Affairs is moving four consuls general to the U.S., including former health minister Kamal Khera as Consul General in Los Angeles, as Ottawa tries to stabilize ties amid trade and sovereignty tensions. Internal Trade Push (But Results Lag): CFIB’s internal-trade report card gives Ottawa an A-plus and most provinces top marks, yet says small businesses still aren’t seeing enough real-world change. Ontario Transparency Fight: Ford’s government blocked an FOI request on speed-camera studies, citing new exclusions for records held by ministers’ offices. Ontario Politics: Three Peel-region PC MPPs racked up nearly $50,000 in Toronto hotel expenses despite living nearby, while an Ontario Liberal leadership contender Lee Fairclough picked up another caucus endorsement. Security & Extremism Claims: A Jewish advocacy group is again urging the federal government to list Palestine Action Canada as a terrorist organization after an alleged attack on an Ontario company. Global Watch: France is set for a final vote on assisted dying after years of debate, with constitutional review still ahead.
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