AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSubmarine Procurement: Ottawa has opened negotiations to buy Leonardo’s M-346 jet trainer for the RCAF, aiming to close a domestic advanced training gap under the FFLIT program—while the broader submarine race keeps heating up as NATO-era timelines loom. Indigenous Affairs: Canada marked National Indigenous Peoples’ Day with events nationwide, including Carney’s expected stop in Nanaimo and ceremonies involving the Governor General. Local Environment Rights: A Quebec town west of Montreal, Terrasse-Vaudreuil, adopted a resolution recognizing trees as living beings with rights, a first in Quebec and Canada. Trade & Tariffs: India-EU’s free trade deal is set to be signed by December and implemented in early 2027, and commentary warns Alberta’s separation debate could be inflamed by U.S. tariff dynamics. Digital Policy & Kids: The Carney government’s push to block social media for under-16s faces scrutiny over enforcement and age-verification realities. Hate & Safety: A Victoria imam was allegedly assaulted amid rising Islamophobia, while rights groups denounced Canada’s new hate-crime law over vagueness and protest-chilling risks. Economy: The loonie slid to a 14-month low as oil prices dipped and core retail sales weakened. Housing: Carney highlighted a major Build Canada Homes push in B.C., including reduced development charges for multi-unit projects.
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