AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWildfire Crisis in B.C.: Summerland, about 45 km from Kelowna, declared a state of emergency as the fast-moving Bald Range wildfire grew to around 5,000 hectares, triggering evacuations, power loss and a boil-water notice. Trade Tensions and Dairy: Dairy farmers are warning Ottawa not to offer more concessions on supply management as new U.S. 50% tariffs are set for Aug. 19, with PM Mark Carney saying Canada remains “loyal” to the system. Deportations Spotlight: Canada deported 3,323 Indians in the first six months of 2026—nearly triple the U.S. total for the same period—amid tighter enforcement and fewer temporary residents. Local News Coverage Map: Canadian Heritage is building a multi-year directory to measure “news deserts” and “news poverty,” aiming to target policy where local coverage is falling short. Arctic Security Drills: NATO partners including Canada will join a Dutch-led exercise in Greenland, as U.S. pressure over the island keeps the spotlight on the High North. Wildfire Response Fleet: Ottawa conditionally sold 10 retired CC-130H Hercules aircraft to Coulson for conversion to civil aerial firefighting, supporting emergency capacity and aerospace jobs.
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