AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU-Israel Settlement Trade Ban: Canada is moving in step with the UK, France and other partners by backing a ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, with the UK targeting specific companies and services tied to settlement expansion. Canada-EU Pivot: Prime Minister Mark Carney is exploring a new “associate member” status with the EU—reportedly aimed at deeper access for Canadian goods, services and workers in strategic sectors like energy, AI, defence and critical minerals as U.S. trade ties sour. Carney’s Europe Trip: Carney is also set to travel to France’s Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon to reinforce support for national borders amid Trump’s territorial rhetoric. U.S. Tariffs Backlash: Democrats warn U.S. midterm results could pressure Trump’s Canada tariffs, arguing they’re just adding costs to Americans. Markets/Index Change: S&P Dow Jones is loosening rules for Canadian index inclusion, potentially opening the door for Anglo Teck. Public Safety: The RCAF airlifted a sick cruise passenger off B.C., coordinating helicopter and fixed-wing rescue to Comox. Agriculture Funding: Ottawa is providing $3.1M to strengthen swine disease surveillance and lab testing across Canada.
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