AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCanada–U.S. Relations: Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa considered the “extreme tail risk” of U.S. military action as tensions rise, while stressing it is not the expected scenario. Trade: Canada is sending nearly 300 business delegates to India on its largest trade mission there in 30 years, as both countries look to strengthen ties. Economy & Jobs: Canada shed 68,000 jobs in September and unemployment reached 6.5%; Saskatchewan bucked the trend, with a record number employed and unemployment falling to 5.4%. Federal Policy: Ottawa introduced legislation to speed project approvals while strengthening worker protections, and is funding efforts to preserve existing affordable housing. Alberta Referendum: Separation campaigns are in their final stretch, with Senator Karen Sorensen voicing support for Alberta staying in Canada and retaining the Senate. Competition: B&G Foods has called off the sale of Green Giant in Canada after the Competition Bureau warned the deal could reduce competition and raise prices. Health: The federal government has halted plans to expand assisted dying to people whose sole condition is mental illness.
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