AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMilitary: A fifth Canadian soldier has died from injuries suffered in the CFB Wainwright training fire, deepening scrutiny of the tragedy. Federal Policy: An internal memo warns freshwater shortages threaten Canada’s long-term security, while Alberta is asking a court to dismiss Onion Lake Cree Nation’s challenge to Premier Danielle Smith’s sovereignty act. Diplomacy and Trade: Mark Carney is in Manila for ASEAN talks, pledging up to $560 million for a Brazil-led forest initiative as Canada and ASEAN make progress toward a free-trade deal. Canada’s bid to join the European-led Joint Expeditionary Force remains under consideration. U.S. Relations: Carney says a trade deal with Washington is close, though the auto sector remains a sticking point. Medical Assistance in Dying: Catholic bishops are urging Parliament to split Bill C-41 and reject advance euthanasia requests, ahead of a possible vote to send the bill to committee. NATO: The alliance has dropped plans for a 2027 leaders’ summit in Albania and is scaling back senior meetings amid internal tensions.
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