AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSubmarine Race: Ottawa is expected to name a preferred supplier soon for up to 12 next-gen submarines, with South Korea’s Hanwha pushing hard via major ads and head-of-state diplomacy. Defence Training: Canada has opened negotiations to buy Leonardo’s M-346 jet trainers to close a domestic advanced training gap for future RCAF pilots. Politics & Privacy: Rideau Hall tightened rules so governors general can’t bill taxpayers for casual or business clothing, and TD says it will use software to track some employees’ work activity. Economy & Cost of Living: EV sales are rising as gas prices stay high and incentives return, while Canada’s dollar slid to a 14-month low amid softer retail data. Trade & Tariffs: Canada is moving on safeguard tariffs for canned vegetables, and a study says USMCA is a boon for the ag economy. International: G7 leaders flagged North Korea’s crypto thefts as a security risk, and Hungary approved troop transit for a Black Sea mine-clearing mission that includes Canada. Culture: International Day of Yoga drew big crowds in Canada and worldwide.
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