AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWildfire Emergency in B.C.: Canada is sending federal help to British Columbia after the Bald Range wildfire triggered evacuations of more than 20,000 people, with the fire growing past 10,300 hectares and officials warning conditions are dangerous and fast-changing. Trade Tensions with the U.S.: Ottawa is scrambling as a new 50% tariff on some Canadian goods is set for Aug. 19, with concerns about knock-on costs for agri-food, including dairy and whisky. Access to Information Fight: Lawyers and rights groups are alarmed by proposed changes to Canada’s Access to Information Act that could restrict access to certain “ephemeral” records like emails. National Peacekeepers’ Day: Veterans Affairs, National Defence, Foreign Affairs and Public Safety ministers marked the day with a statement honouring Canadian peacekeepers. Saskatchewan Exports: Merchandise exports in Saskatchewan rose 11.6% in the first half of 2026, reaching $24.4B. Ontario Gas Tax Pressure: Doug Ford urges Prime Minister Mark Carney to make the federal gas excise tax pause permanent or extend it beyond Labour Day. International Engagement: Vermont and New England leaders are meeting Canadian counterparts to discuss relations amid tariff uncertainty. Inuit Travel Rights: Inuit leaders renewed calls for barrier-free travel across the Arctic, saying border rules can treat them like criminals. Sports Spotlight: Canada won the Hlinka Gretzky Cup gold over the U.S., led by Landon DuPont’s big performance.
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