AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCanada–Poland Energy Push: Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson marked “first power” at Poland’s Baltic Power offshore wind project and the completion of a major grid hub, as Ottawa and Warsaw deepen clean-energy and security ties. Immigration Update: IRCC says seven professional groups are now eligible for faster permanent residence via Express Entry, including doctors, STEM workers, educators, and people with French-language proficiency. Jobs Watch: Statistics Canada is set to release June jobs figures after May’s surprise gain; economists expect about 10,000 jobs added and an unemployment rate around 6.6%. MAID Debate: Disability and mental health groups are urging Parliament to permanently halt expanding MAID to mental illness as a sole condition. Defence Procurement: Canada is moving ahead with Germany’s TKMS as preferred supplier for up to 12 new submarines under the CPSP, aiming for first deliveries by 2034. Air Canada Incident: A Boeing 737 MAX 8 had a runway excursion after landing in Montréal, with no injuries reported. Beluga Rescue: A US government-approved plan will relocate belugas from Marineland to accredited aquariums. Crime Crackdown: A Brampton man, Guramrit Sidhu, was sentenced to 20 years in a US prison for a cross-border meth and cocaine trafficking scheme worth up to $17M. Climate/Health: Canada says there’s no evidence of a cyclospora outbreak at home despite a US surge. Business & Tech: Meta is advancing major AI data-centre plans in Canada, while a survey warns many manufacturers are shifting production to the US.
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