AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUN Rights & Sikh Safety: UN experts urged Canada to take all feasible measures to protect Sikh activist Moninder Singh after repeated “duty to warn” notices over credible threats to his life. Deep-Sea Mining: At UN seabed talks, governments launched long processes to challenge the US’s unilateral deep-ocean mining push, with Canadian firm The Metals Company named among the players. Defence Tech: Telesat won a $2.3B (plus options) contract to expand secure Arctic military satellite communications for Canada’s Armed Forces. EV Charging Push: Ottawa is investing $10.9M to add nearly 400 chargers and fund EV charging education. Wildfire Response Innovation: Volatus partnered with Singular Aircraft to bring an autonomous heavy-lift aircraft concept into Canada’s wildfire and emergency response toolkit. Diplomacy: Reports say the US plans to close consulates including Winnipeg, adding uncertainty for Canada-U.S. staffing and services. Sports Economy: FIFA World Cup 2026 matchday spending rose up to 24.6% in Toronto and 12.7% in Vancouver. Work Permits: Canada expanded a special work-permit pathway for skilled foreign professionals via eight high-growth companies.
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