AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCanada–US–Mexico Trade: Canada has formally asked the U.S. and Mexico to renew CUSMA for 16 years, aiming to reduce the impact of new Trump-era tariffs as talks ramp up. Forced Labour Tariffs: Ottawa is bracing for fresh U.S. tariff threats tied to claims Canada isn’t doing enough to stop forced-labour imports, just as the trade deal renewal deadline nears. Economy Watch: Prime Minister Mark Carney says lower immigration helps explain Canada’s two-quarter slowdown, while critics argue immigration previously masked deeper economic problems. AI Policy: The federal government is set to release Canada’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, with officials holding a media technical briefing as trust and privacy concerns stay front and centre. Culture Funding: Ottawa announced $600M in annual support for audio and audiovisual sectors, while also ordering a review of the CRTC’s streamer contribution rules. Public Safety & Crime: OPP used a spike belt to arrest a Brampton man wanted in the Toronto area after a high-speed chase on Highway 17. World Cup Canada: FIFA updated stadium rules ahead of the 2026 tournament, banning reusable plastic water bottles across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Security: Five Eyes warned that Chinese military intelligence is using online job platforms to recruit people with access to sensitive information.
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