AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCanada Nickel Approval: Ottawa has given federal approval for Canada Nickel’s Crawford nickel project in northeastern Ontario, clearing the way for what’s set to be a major new mine. WestJet Strike: Flight attendants at WestJet have been on strike, with cancellations and major disruption for Canadian travellers, as the dispute centers on pay and unpaid pre-flight work. Immigration Work Rules: IRCC tightened the C20 reciprocal employment work-permit exemption, raising the bar for foreign workers and affecting multinational transfers. Alberta Referendum Tensions: As Alberta nears a second binding referendum vote, residents are openly “duelling” with provincial and Canadian flags, reflecting deeper separatist-versus-federalist divides. Space Update: NASA will hold briefings ahead of Crew-13 to the International Space Station, including Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk. Business & Travel: Marriott reported RevPAR growth in the U.S. and Canada, while a major corporate travel deal expands Gray Dawes’ U.S. footprint. Health Recall: Hershey’s Kisses in Canada are being recalled due to undeclared almonds for people with tree-nut allergies. Sports: The Blue Jays acquired pitcher José Soriano from the Angels in exchange for three prospects.
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