AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade Talks: Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is back in Washington to meet U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer as Canada tries to lock in a deal before Trump’s 50% tariff threat takes effect; details remain thin, but the emerging package is expected to touch steel, aluminum, lumber and autos, with premiers split on how much they know and Quebec pushing for more assurances on dairy and forestry. Quebec Politics: Premier Christine Fréchette says negotiations are “far from over” and won’t quickly reverse the U.S. alcohol ban without clarifications, while Quebec Transport Minister Benoit Charette says he won’t run again in the fall election. Housing & Social Supports (Saskatchewan): Saskatchewan reported strong housing starts growth and opened 11 supportive housing units in Saskatoon for women involved in the justice system. Accessibility: WestJet must scrap a 300-pound wheelchair weight cap by July 2027, after a regulator ruling found it an undue barrier for some power wheelchairs. Foreign Affairs: Canada condemned an Iranian drone attack on the Kurdistan Region and also weighed in on Israel’s handling of a Gaza aid-worker killing that included a Canadian. Business & Media: Corus made additional “small” cuts at Global B.C., Global National, News 640 and talk radio. Research Funding: Canada’s Foundation for Innovation is investing $118M in research infrastructure across 68 postsecondary institutions.
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