AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoU.S. Travel Rebound: After 15 months of declines, Statistics Canada says Canadians’ return trips from the U.S. rose in May for a second straight month, with more driving trips (+15.1%) helping offset weaker air travel (-5.5%). Middle-Power Diplomacy: Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Ireland ahead of the G7, arguing “middle powers” should team up for a “third path” and not compete for favour with the U.S., while also warning the global order is under strain. Canada–Ireland Deal: Carney and Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced a framework to boost trade, investment, security, and tech cooperation, including work on “trustworthy” AI and defence ties. World Cup Visa Fight: Ghana escalated its protest after Canada denied midfielder Thomas Partey entry for the tournament, calling it “high-handed and extremely unfair” and citing presumption of innocence. Immigration Pathway Closed: Manitoba shut its Career Employment Pathway for international graduates, ending a route to permanent residence effective June 12. Air Canada Deal: Air Canada reached a tentative contract agreement with the IAMAW covering 11,000+ workers, pending ratification.
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