AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCanada-Taiwan Ties: Liberal MP Judy Sgro says a cross-party delegation of MPs will visit Taiwan in October, despite China’s ambassador warning such trips are “hurtful” and New Zealand reporting Beijing barred MPs after similar visits. Energy & Politics: The Global Energy Show opens in Calgary with federal Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson, plus talks featuring Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and B.C. Energy Minister Adrian Dix, as pipeline politics and Middle East-driven market jitters stay front and centre. Trade: Canada and Türkiye agree to launch exploratory talks toward a free trade agreement, building on recent leader-to-leader contact and expanded air links. Food & Agriculture: Ottawa says it has gained or renewed market access for fish, seafood and aquatic products in five countries (Armenia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Oman and Vietnam). Public Services: First Nations leaders in northwestern Ontario are demanding urgent fixes to the Non-Insured Health Benefits program after complaints about late or missing travel arrangements. Animal Health: A second New World screwworm case in South Texas has prompted Canada to temporarily restrict certain Texas livestock imports. Economy: New data adds fuel to the recession debate after Statistics Canada reported negative real GDP growth in Q1. Security & Crime: A report alleges transnational gang networks in India are operating from the U.S. and Canada using asylum and student visa routes.
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