AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRussia-Ukraine: Foreign Minister Anita Anand says she confronted Russia’s Sergey Lavrov at the G20 over the abduction of Ukrainian children, attacks on civilians and strikes on energy infrastructure. She said Canada would not invite him to meetings it hosts. Iran Sanctions: The U.S. sanctioned eight money-services businesses in Ontario and British Columbia, alleging they helped Iran move funds and convert currencies into digital assets. Ottawa’s financial intelligence agency coordinated with U.S. authorities. Trade and U.S. Ties: After U.S. midterm results, Mark Carney welcomed efforts to restore free trade but said Canada’s focus remains on reducing reliance on the U.S. A renewed China trade arrangement extends tariff relief on canola and Chinese steel and aluminum through 2028. Defence and Aid: Budget 2026 adds $11.2 billion for defence, but does not price Canada’s 2035 NATO spending target; aid groups say the budget makes no new commitment to foreign assistance.
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