AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCanada-U.S. Tariff Shock: Trump’s new 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods are set to hit Aug. 19, with premiers urging PM Mark Carney to intensify talks and “put everything on the table” as industries brace for higher costs and export risks. Trade Negotiations: A separate U.S. track for Canada is complicating the North American deal’s future, testing how concessions can be aligned across Canada and Mexico. Social Media for Kids: France has moved ahead with a ban for under-15s, and other countries are weighing similar limits as Canada debates whether to follow. Public Safety: Search efforts continue for a Buffalo man swept into the Niagara River while fishing, with crews working on both sides of the border. Wildlife Update: A lawyer says 30 belugas faced “imminent risk” before emergency relocation plans, as Canada’s marine park closure continues to ripple. Immigration: Canada issued 5,000 Express Entry invitations for French-language proficiency with a lowest CRS cutoff of 399. Business & Tech: ZenaTech says its U.S. drone unit is scheduling defense demonstrations, signaling a push from testing toward procurement.
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