AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOntario Skills: The province is investing $60 million to add 2,946 student spaces at eight northeastern Ontario colleges and universities, with places in health, trades, education and STEM programs available as early as fall 2026. Trade and Diplomacy: A Canadian official says talks with the U.S. have made “limited progress” as tariffs continue to cloud relations. Ottawa also signed a free trade deal with the UAE and agreed to begin extradition-treaty talks. MAID Legislation: The federal government introduced a bill to allow advance requests for medical assistance in dying in specified circumstances and to bar MAID when mental illness is the sole underlying condition. Alberta Politics: Premier Danielle Smith defended the province’s referendum as NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi called it a waste of money; voters rejected a binding separation referendum by a 75-to-25 margin. Alberta also introduced legislation to prohibit public bodies from using DEI policies in hiring. Municipal Elections: Olivia Chow won a second term as Toronto mayor and Mark Sutcliffe was re-elected in Ottawa, while a wave of incumbent losses across Ontario reflected voter frustration with affordability and quality of life.
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