AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAlberta’s Future: With Monday’s vote nearing, Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith have urged Albertans to keep the province in Canada. The referendum asks whether to pursue a process toward a binding separation vote; Carney also warned of outside efforts to divide the country. Economy and Inflation: Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem says surging oil prices will push the bank’s inflation outlook higher, ahead of its Oct. 28 rate decision. Trade and Investment: Canada and India say talks on a trade pact have advanced, with Ottawa aiming to conclude a deal by year-end. A $479-million Hitachi Energy plant in London, Ont., is also set to strengthen domestic transformer production. Immigration: Ottawa is signalling a possible increase in immigration targets, while new Express Entry rules will award more points for high-wage jobs. On the Field: Canada’s women’s rugby team ended England’s 41-match unbeaten streak with a 24-21 win; Ottawa’s Gabriela Dabrowski and partner Luisa Stefani also advanced to the Wuhan Open doubles final.
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