AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCanada–U.S. Trade War: The U.S. import ban on nearly $1B of Canadian goods kicks in, hitting alcohol, dairy (including whey) and some motorcycles, as tariffs and counter-tariffs keep trade talks stuck. Diplomacy & Politics: Prime Minister Mark Carney laughed off a U.S. trade adviser telling Canadian lobbyists to “get the hell out,” while Carney’s push for new economic and foreign-policy partners is boosting his popularity. Energy & Jobs: LNG Canada is moving ahead with Phase 2 to double export capacity, while the U.S. trade fight is also blamed for steel layoffs at Stelco in Hamilton. Truth & Reconciliation: Canadians mark the sixth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, with Carney urging reflection on a “dark chapter” and communities holding grassroots events. Health & Environment: A global report rates Vancouver’s air pollution from wildfire smoke and ozone this summer as “poor,” raising long-term health concerns. Sports & Culture: Canada’s deaf athletes launch a fundraising push for the 2027 Winter Deaflympics in Austria. Business & Travel: Air Canada adds new nonstop routes, while Icelandair cancels its Halifax service. Space: NASA and SpaceX prepare Crew-13, including CSA astronaut Joshua Kutryk, for an ISS launch.
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