AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCanada–EU Summit: EU governments dropped the proposed “associate member” label from the summit declaration, opting for closer ties instead. Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is boycotting the Montreal talks, saying Ottawa sidelined the province. U.S. Trade: Mark Carney says Canada is not ready to finalize a deal with Washington, despite pressure to reach one before the U.S. midterms. Economic Policy: The Bank of Canada raised its key rate to 2.5%, the first increase since 2023. Ottawa also signed a trade deal with the United Arab Emirates as it seeks markets beyond the U.S. Indigenous Affairs: Carney has pledged to work with First Nations on a path beyond the Indian Act, while the federal government appeals rulings on its duty to provide safe water and adequate housing to some communities. Parliament: MPs defeated a Conservative bill to repeal the northern B.C. tanker ban, keeping the 2019 restrictions in place. Consumer Policy: Ottawa launched a telecom competition roadmap aimed at expanding choice, lowering prices and improving network access.
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