AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCanada–U.S. Trade War: Canada’s economy rebounded sharply in Q2, growing at a 3.3% annualized pace as exports and domestic demand picked up—though fresh U.S. 50% tariffs and Canada’s counter-tariffs are already adding uncertainty for jobs and prices. Retaliation & Local Fallout: Ottawa is also weighing how to respond to Trump’s “Lake America” order, while some cities are even floating renaming “Trump Avenue” to “Taco Avenue.” Energy & Exports: Trans Mountain has filed to expand pipeline capacity to boost oil exports to Asia as the trade fight intensifies. Immigration & Work Rules: IRCC is giving in-Canada work permit applicants 90 days to provide a positive or neutral LMIA. Humanitarian Aid: Canada announced C$5M for Nepal flood relief, with consular teams deployed. Public Broadcaster: CBC says it will describe 9/11 as “terrorism” after backlash over internal guidance. Science & Talent: Canada is recruiting dozens of top U.S. researchers with new funding as U.S. grant freezes and political pressure push talent north. Wildlife Protection: First Nations are calling for an emergency order to protect southern mountain caribou.
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