AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCanada-EU Pivot: Prime Minister Mark Carney backed a deeper Canada–EU “alliance” in Strasbourg and welcomed the EU’s idea of Canada becoming its first “associate member,” arguing it would protect sovereignty and keep no one from dictating Canada’s partnerships. Trump Trade Pressure: The push comes as Donald Trump threatens Europe with tariffs over the proposal, while Canada and the U.S. trade war keeps hitting small businesses with rising costs. Investment Push: Canada’s Investment Summit in Toronto drew global investors and touted nearly $500B in new investment across energy, critical minerals and AI, alongside questions about how fast major projects can move. Tech & AI: Canada highlighted AI leadership at ALL IN 2026, while officials also stress safer, more practical AI policy. North Safety: Ottawa created a dedicated northern Chief Firearms Officer for Yukon, N.W.T. and Nunavut to improve firearms services. Local Life: Vancouver shop owners say open drug use near a shelter is driving customers away.
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