AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade War Escalation: President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing U.S. agencies to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America,” a move Canada rejects as petty and symbolic of a wider tariff fight. Ontario Response: Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a giant “Lake Ontario. Now and Always” billboard near Grimsby, while Google said U.S. Maps will reflect the U.S. government naming change. Tariffs and Politics: The dispute follows new 50% U.S. tariffs on about $20B of Canadian goods and Canada’s promised “dollar for dollar” retaliation, with the fallout expected to be a key issue in upcoming B.C., Ontario and Quebec byelections. Media Standards: CBC/Radio-Canada said it will make an exception to its policy on not calling 9/11 attacks “terrorist attacks,” after backlash over internal guidance. Immigration Watch: An expert panel says Canada needs better tracking and further cuts to temporary residents. Public Safety: Alberta RCMP jurisdictions saw a 10.4% drop in the Crime Severity Index in 2025.
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