AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoCanada–U.S. Trade War: Prime Minister Mark Carney says trade talks can resume only if the U.S. stops “memes,” “throwing shade,” and insults aimed at Canada’s sovereignty and military, as Washington keeps tariffs and rhetoric escalating. Retaliation: Canada moves to hit back with up to 50% tariffs on more than $20B of U.S. goods, targeting politically sensitive states and setting the stage for more pain on both sides. Bank of Canada: The central bank holds its key rate at 2.25%, warning tariffs and other shocks are clouding the outlook. International Diplomacy: Canada and India reaffirm strategic ties and push to finish a CEPA by year-end, aiming to grow bilateral trade to C$70B by 2030. Indigenous Media: Whakaata Māori and APTN team up on the kids’ series “Māui & Elvis,” an international Indigenous co-production launching across Canada and New Zealand. Public Safety & Justice: Langley RCMP Sgt. Zynal Sharoom is named to the IACP “Top 40 under 40” list for leadership during a 2022 active shooter response. Environment & Health: WHO warns Ebola in the DRC needs scaled-up response as deaths surpass 3,000. Culture & Law: SOCAN sues Suno in Federal Court, alleging the AI music generator copied Canadian songs without paying creators. Regional Politics: Nova Scotia Energy Minister Marco MacLeod resigns over misogynistic rap lyrics from before politics.
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