AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEU-Canada Pivot: EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen is set to call for European solidarity on climate, AI and China pressure, while Prime Minister Mark Carney pushes a “unique alliance” with the bloc in Strasbourg—aiming to deepen ties as U.S. trade tensions bite. Trade War Escalation: The U.S. is banning Canadian dairy, alcohol and motorcycles from Sept. 29, adding procurement restrictions as tariffs and counter-tariffs keep escalating. Investment Push at Home: Carney’s Canada Investment Summit wrapped with nearly $500B in commitments, including a “productivity mega deduction” and plans to open Canada’s four largest airports to private investment. Defense Finance Watch: Britain is in talks about joining Canada-led Defence, Security and Resilience Bank financing for military projects. Housing & Health: Tenants in a Midtown apartment complex allege widespread mold and unsafe conditions, including health impacts for immunocompromised residents. Quebec Politics: Party leaders gear up for the first debate of Quebec’s election campaign, with the Parti Québécois unveiling its independence “Blue Book.” Indigenous Rights in B.C.: Municipal leaders say B.C.’s DRIPA law has increased conflict and uncertainty instead of delivering clarity.
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