AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCanada–U.S. Defence Rift: The U.S. says it’s pausing the Permanent Joint Board on Defense, blaming Canada for “failed” progress on commitments—adding fresh tension to an already heated NORAD/F-35A debate. Taiwan Flashpoint: China’s embassy in Canada denounced Conservative MP Michael Chong’s Taiwan visit as crossing a “red line,” while Chong insists Canada won’t be dictated to on where MPs travel. World Cup Travel Crunch: The U.S. is reporting a surge in ESTA approvals for World Cup visitors, even as fans warn of tougher scrutiny and longer processing at the border. Crime & Courts: Toronto police confirm three officers face charges tied to an alleged sex assault in Barcelona; meanwhile, a judge in Luigi Mangione’s case suppressed some backpack-seized material but allowed the murder weapon from a station-house search. Business & Tech: Signal and VPN provider Windscribe warn Canada’s Lawful Access (Bill C-22) could push them to leave, as the political fight over surveillance powers intensifies.
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