AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCanada-U.S. Tariffs & Inflation: Statistics Canada says inflation hit 3% in July, with gasoline costs up sharply as Middle East shipping disruptions feed into prices—just as Ottawa races to avoid looming 50% U.S. tariffs. Trade Talks: Canada’s trade minister says the job “is not yet done” after another round in Washington, while negotiators try to avert new duties due Wednesday. Clean Power Push: Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a massive Churchill Falls deal—up to C$10B from Ottawa—aimed at boosting hydro, adding Gull Island projects, and scaling wind and transmission, with Quebec and Newfoundland & Labrador pitching it as the biggest clean energy investment in North America. Wildfire Readiness: Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling for a national fleet of at least 60 water bombers, urging coast-to-coast coordination. Security Screening: MPs will probe Canada’s NATO intern security vetting after a Canadian woman was arrested on espionage charges in Belgium. Arctic Science: Canada’s icebreaker Louis S. St-Laurent reached the North Pole as part of mapping work tied to the continental shelf. Local Impact: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith called a Calgary-Shaw byelection for Sept. 14.
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