AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade: Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and chief negotiator Janice Charette are back in Washington for trade talks as the tariff fight drags on and CUSMA pressure builds. Foreign Influence: Ottawa is setting up a foreign influence registry to boost transparency on outside attempts to sway Canadians. National Security & Democracy: CSIS warns Alberta’s Oct. 19 referendum could be a target for foreign interference, citing risks flagged in a letter to the NDP. Energy & Environment: The federal government is moving to fast-track a West Coast oil pipeline as a “national interest” project, with a Sept. 18 comment deadline. Health: Health Canada has authorized a Phase I clinical trial for a Moderna Ebola vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo virus. Arctic/Defence Tech: OSI and TKMS signed an MOU to explore integrating OSI navigation software into Canada’s patrol submarine project. Culture & Community: Afrofest Sudbury returns Aug. 6-7 with free music, food and family programming. Diplomacy: The U.S. plans to close five smaller consulates/mission posts, including Winnipeg.
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