AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCanada-U.S. Bridge: Ottawa says the Gordie Howe International Bridge will open July 27 after a toll-revenue deal with Washington, ending months of Trump-linked delays. Public Safety: Toronto’s Salsa on St. Clair festival turned deadly with two killed and four injured after gunfire; police recovered firearms and are still hunting suspects. Defence & Arctic: Canada is accelerating military expansion, with more spending and a bigger Arctic posture as relations with the U.S. sour. NATO Diplomacy: At the Ankara summit, Turkish President Erdogan’s engraved revolver gift to NATO leaders sparked mixed reactions, including a joking Carney response. Energy & Pipelines: Ottawa is moving ahead with Alberta’s west-coast pipeline proposal and the Pathways carbon capture project, with consultations and Indigenous equity promised. Space & Security: Canada awarded a $688M contract to MDA to build and launch a RADARSAT replenishment satellite. Trade: India and Canada made headway in CEPA talks, aiming to wrap up in 2026. Global Economy: The IMF downgraded global growth again, projecting 3% for 2026. Crime & Deportations: Canada-linked gang enforcement continues as authorities move on Bishnoi associates, while a Canadian with a child-sex-offence history was arrested in the Philippines.
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