AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCanada-U.S. Tariffs: Ottawa’s negotiators are still in Washington as a new round of Trump’s 50% tariffs on about $20B of Canadian goods is set to hit Wednesday, with talks focused on autos, steel, aluminum and forest products while the U.S. presses for concessions like ending dairy and alcohol-related restrictions and rolling back some Canadian procurement moves. Public Opinion: An Abacus Data poll finds fewer than one in five Canadians back offering concessions to avoid the tariffs, while most prefer counter-tariffs or continued negotiations. Social Media Law: Experts warn Canada’s proposed ban on social media for kids under 16 is likely headed for a Charter challenge, pointing to France’s court striking down its similar rule. National Security: The House public safety committee will meet Monday over alleged security screening failures after a Canadian woman was arrested in Belgium on suspicion of spying for a third country while interning at NATO. Immigration/Students: Canada has cut its 2026 study permit target by 16% and tightened post-graduation pathways, hitting African students’ route to permanent residency. Business & Jobs: Unifor says Stellantis is considering closing and selling its Brampton, Ont., assembly plant. Energy & Industry: Alberta says oil-and-gas producers expect to commit volumes to a proposed west-coast pipeline. International: The Red Arrows finally completed a delayed Atlantic crossing back to the UK after weather stranded them in Canada.
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