AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCanada-U.S. Tariff War: Prime Minister Mark Carney announced dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs after talks collapsed, as the U.S. moves ahead with 50% duties on about $20B in Canadian goods; Trump warned Canada would face “devastating” effects and framed the dispute as Canada seeking U.S. benefits without statehood. Severe Weather Disruptions (B.C. & Ontario): A rare, lightning-heavy storm battered southern B.C., snarling flights at Vancouver International Airport and knocking out power for thousands; in the GTA, Environment Canada kept a heavy-rain special statement in place with up to 40 mm expected. Public Safety & Crime: Toronto police arrested a man accused of breaking into a synagogue and stealing religious items; in the N.W.T., a shooting led to a shelter-in-place order before an arrest; Ottawa police and fire responded to a transformer blowout in Kanata. Sports (Toronto & Vancouver): Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi scored, but Toronto FC beat them 2-1; AFC Toronto topped Halifax 2-0; Vancouver’s YVR and local leagues also saw action amid weather and injuries. Community & Culture: Saskatchewan marked the 150th anniversary of Treaty 6, while Vancouver’s Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission named Ruby N. Lewis as president.
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