AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGordie Howe Bridge: After Trump pressure and months of delays, Canada and Michigan confirmed the Detroit–Windsor crossing will open July 27, with a new toll-governance deal and a 15-year economic development fund tied to bridge profits. NATO 3.0 & Europe: NATO leaders wrapped up talks in Ankara with renewed focus on defence spending and “NATO 3.0,” while Canada is being urged to keep stepping up as U.S. commitment stays uncertain. Turkey’s revolver gift: Erdogan’s engraved revolvers for NATO leaders sparked legal and practical headaches, including Canada’s decision to hand the firearm to police. AI & inflation: Goldman Sachs warns an AI-driven inflation surge will hit the U.S. hardest, with chip and supply constraints feeding higher prices. Meta in Alberta: Meta says it will build a C$13B AI data centre in Sturgeon County, Alberta, with electricity demand comparable to 800,000 homes. Food safety: Ontario experts say washing fresh produce “doesn’t cut it” for cyclospora, even as Canada reports no confirmed cases. Border rules: Canada updated visa/eTA guidance, including that Nigerians still need a visitor visa. Immigration & welfare: An Ontario tribunal ruled a foreign migrant living illegally in Canada is eligible for welfare after intake workers failed to check immigration status. Tech/finance: OMERS took a nine-figure loss after TouchBistro was sold for $100M. Canada–Europe culture: Canada’s Eurovision debut plans signal deeper ties with Europe beyond trade and defence.
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