AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCanada–China Reset: Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s first visit in a decade signals a thaw, with both sides saying ties are “fully restored” and agreeing to resume political and security consultations. US Trade Push: PM Mark Carney argues for a “new partnership” with the United States as USMCA review nears, while also pitching Canada’s push to diversify trade. India Momentum: After Piyush Goyal’s visit, Canada and India launch a trade and investment forum and reaffirm a CEPA push to wrap up by year-end, with targets to double trade by 2030. Ukraine Defence Deal: Ukraine and Canada announce a joint venture to manufacture advanced reconnaissance drones for front-line use. Military Exports to Israel: A federal report says Canada exported about $14.7M in military goods to Israel in 2025, even as it hasn’t approved new Gaza-related arms permits since Jan. 2024. Suicide Kits Case: Kenneth Law pleaded guilty in Ontario to aiding 14 suicides, with links to dozens more deaths abroad, including five in Scotland. Economy Watch: Statistics Canada reports the economy stalled in Q1 2026, keeping recession debate alive amid trade-tension worries. Border Reality Check: CBSA says crossing the Canada–US border isn’t harder overall, despite record US searches of electronics. World Cup Travel: US/Canada/Mexico announce Ebola-linked entry measures as the 2026 tournament approaches.
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