AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoChina Ties: Canada and China extended tariff relief on canola, peas, lobster and crab through 2028, preserving export access for Canadian producers. China’s vice-premier is due in Vancouver this weekend, ahead of Mark Carney’s planned visit to China for the APEC summit. Trade Diversification: Carney will also attend the ASEAN summit in Manila, where Canada hopes to advance trade agreements with the bloc and the Philippines. U.S. Relations: Ottawa says its trade strategy is unchanged after U.S. midterm results; experts warn Democratic gains are no quick fix for tariffs, even as Carney says talks with Washington have intensified. Russia Dispute: Canada will bar Russian and Belarusian players from the upcoming World Juniors, despite a sports-arbitration ruling to reinstate Russian teams and criticism from Moscow. Digital Sovereignty: A federal Starlink contract has grown from $2.3 million to nearly $29 million, even as Carney pledges to reduce reliance on the service and viable alternatives remain limited.
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