AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoChurchill Falls Energy Talks: Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham will meet Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette in St. John’s on Monday for an “energy and economic development” announcement, with Quebec’s energy minister and Hydro-Québec’s CEO also attending, after reports the provinces are nearing a deal to share Churchill River energy. Northern Housing Crunch: A Yukon housing shortage is worsening across Northern Canada, with advocates warning communities can’t attract or keep key workers like teachers, health-care staff and construction crews. Labour Rights Push: The Canadian Labour Congress is urging Ottawa to repeal Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code, arguing Ottawa’s power to intervene in legal strikes undermines free collective bargaining. Wildfire Smoke Returns: In B.C.’s Interior, residents are seeing wildfire smoke linger as some evacuees begin returning, with N95 masks made available in affected communities. Sports—Flag Football to LA28: Canada’s men’s flag football team booked a 2028 Los Angeles Olympic berth by beating Mexico 34-26 in the bronze-medal game at the world championships in Germany. Social Attitudes: Statistics Canada reports Canadians are becoming less accepting of gender diversity, with Saskatchewan showing the lowest acceptance levels. U.S. Ambassador Petition: A Canada-wide petition to expel U.S. ambassador Pete Hoekstra keeps growing, with supporters citing alleged political interference.
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