AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTrade Talks: Mark Carney says more intense negotiations with Washington have begun after his call with Donald Trump, as Saskatchewan pushes for tariff-free trade. World Juniors: Carney says Russian and Belarusian teams will be barred from next month’s tournament in Alberta while Russia’s war in Ukraine continues, despite a ruling calling for Russia’s return to international hockey. Alberta Politics: Danielle Smith is preparing a legal defence of the province’s proposed electoral map as the NDP threatens a court challenge over allegations of unfair boundaries. Defence and Sovereignty: Ottawa is providing up to $2.5 billion to help De Havilland expand water-bomber production, while Telesat races to build a Canadian satellite network amid growing defence and sovereignty concerns. Manitoba Environment: An investigation is underway after nearly 10 million litres of sewage leaked into a Manitoba river. Nunavut Child Welfare: Canada’s auditor general found major failures in the territory’s foster-care system, including unreliable records and a lack of regular contact with children; officials estimate about 400 children are in care. Toronto Food Insecurity: One in eight Toronto children relies on a food bank, as the city recorded 4.1 million food-bank visits.
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