AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUS-Canada Trade War: Prime Minister Mark Carney told Donald Trump to “stop doing memes” and get serious as Washington escalates tariff pressure and mocks Canada, including the “Lake America” renaming and digs at the Canadian military; Canada is preparing retaliatory counter-tariffs and a $7.5B support package for tariff-hit sectors. Federal-Provincial Politics: Alberta’s Bill 11 two-tier healthcare rollout is sparking protests in Penticton and across the country, while Ontario principals are scrambling after Education Minister Paul Calandra’s comments on how attendance and participation affect grades. Elections & Referendums: Elections Alberta is hiring tens of thousands of workers for October’s referendum, with special ballot demand surging; meanwhile, opposition parties are asking what comes next after Liberals swept three federal byelections tied to the trade fight. Labour & Economy: The Canadian Labour Congress backs Carney’s decision to walk away from a “bad trade deal,” urging stronger EI and worker supports as unions warn the fallout is widening. Public Safety & Infrastructure: Ottawa is funding northern airport upgrades at Wollaston Lake, while B.C. faces fallout over a $1.46B natural gas royalty accounting error blamed on a spreadsheet mistake. Canada in the World: Peter Obi met Canada’s High Commission in Nigeria, calling for deeper trade, investment, and democratic cooperation.
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