AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUN & Diplomacy: Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is set to speak at the UN General Assembly today, focusing on Ukraine, the Middle East and Arctic sovereignty, and tying it to Canada’s “middle-power” approach. Canada–US Tensions: Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada prepared for the remote possibility of a US invasion as “extreme tail risk,” while Ottawa also renames “Trump Avenue” in response to Trump’s rhetoric. Trade & Costs: A new US ban on some Canadian imports (including whiskey) is set to hit Sept. 29, raising fears of higher prices and disappearing brands. Immigration Policy: Canada lists three categories of foreign nationals who can get study permits without paying fees, and also publishes updated open-work-permit eligibility rules for spouses of international students. Global Business: UN human rights officials added 61 companies to a blacklist tied to alleged Palestinian human-rights violations. Travel & Tech: Air Canada plans 31 new international routes from October, and Canada warns travellers about possible US electronic-device searches at the border. Economy & Investment: Canada’s Investment Summit drew nearly $500B in commitments, with Carney highlighting energy, critical minerals, tech and infrastructure.
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