AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade War: Prime Minister Mark Carney says last-minute U.S. demands torpedoed trade talks, as Washington moves ahead with 50% tariffs on about $20B in Canadian goods; Ottawa vows dollar-for-dollar retaliation starting Sept. 8, targeting sectors like steel, dairy, appliances, ag equipment, pulp and paper, and electronics. Provincial Solidarity: B.C. Premier David Eby says the province will “stand strong” and rejects any idea of restoring American alcohol sales right now; Maritime premiers also back Ottawa’s response. Labour Watch: Unifor praises the decision to walk away from a “bad deal,” and says it has a tentative GM agreement for about 4,600 Ontario auto workers, pending ratification. Public Safety: Toronto police report a fatal North York shooting after an officer discharged their firearm during an interaction tied to an erratic, collision-involved vehicle. Culture & Community: Vancouver’s Indonesian Festival returns Sunday at the Vancouver Art Gallery with free family activities, performances, and food. Ottawa Local: Ottawa police investigate a suspicious death in Lowertown’s Guigues Avenue area, with no threat to public safety reported.
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