AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMAID Update: Justice Minister Sean Fraser says he’ll announce Wednesday the federal government’s next steps for medical assistance in dying after a parliamentary committee urged an indefinite pause for mental-disorder eligibility. Foreign Influence Scrutiny: Canada’s new foreign agents database has only about 30 registrations so far, far below Public Safety’s estimate of roughly 2,422 active foreign agents, drawing sharp opposition questions. Trade & Jobs Pressure: Industry Minister Mélanie Joly has sent Stelco’s U.S. owner a letter demanding a job-saving plan after the company warned of 500 layoffs tied to tariffs and market pressures. NATO & Diplomacy: Prime Minister Mark Carney will make his first dedicated bilateral visit to NATO ally Türkiye, meeting Erdoğan in Ankara and business leaders in Istanbul. Quebec Unity Test: Carney urged Quebec to focus on near-term economic issues, not a future independence referendum, after the Parti Québécois returned to power. Health Policy: Ontario’s medical regulator is proposing tighter rules for “safer supply,” including limiting prescriptions to use alongside opioid agonist therapy and adding an eight-week cap. Defence Spending Math: The Parliamentary Budget Office estimates direct military spending could reach $163.6B by 2035 to hit NATO’s 5% target, with major budget impacts.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.
Perspectify News
