AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCanada–EU Ties: Canada and the European Union launched an “Alliance for the Future” in Montreal, promising closer cooperation on trade, AI, critical minerals and security as both seek to reduce reliance on major powers. The proposed “associate member” status was set aside. U.S. Trade: Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada won’t rush a deal with Washington unless the terms serve Canadian interests, even if that means waiting for a new U.S. administration. Economy: The Bank of Canada raised its key rate to 2.5%—its first increase in more than three years—as higher energy costs pushed inflation above target. Meanwhile, GDP stalled in August, clouding the outlook for growth. Residential Schools: MP Leah Gazan is proposing a law to make extreme denialism a criminal offence when it is used to promote hatred against Indigenous people.
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