AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy Bills Relief: Canada is expanding the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program to Quebec, B.C., Nova Scotia and P.E.I., offering no-cost home retrofits that can cut annual energy costs by $300 to $1,700 and reduce emissions by about 1.5 tonnes, with $500M+ in funding aimed at 35,000 low- and median-income households. World Cup Milestone: Canada beat South Africa 1-0 in the first men’s World Cup knockout match of its history, with Stephen Eustáquio scoring a late stoppage-time volley; the win sends the team to the round of 16 in Houston. UN Drug Warning: A new UN report says 1 in 16 people worldwide used drugs in 2024, with cannabis the most used and cocaine production hitting record levels. Canada-Philippines Ties: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will visit Canada July 1–4, meeting PM Mark Carney to discuss defense, energy and critical minerals cooperation and a push toward a Canada–ASEAN free trade deal. Critical Minerals Strategy: Canada and Japan are exploring joint stockpiling of critical minerals like graphite and gallium to reduce reliance on China supply chains. Tech & Travel: Travelport says Air Canada Flight Pass booking is now available through its TripServices and Smartpoint tools for eligible NDC offers. Public Service Return-to-Office: The federal July 6 return-to-office deadline for public servants still stands, though some departments may stagger implementation.
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