AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMilitary Tragedy: At least seven people were reported killed and dozens injured after an explosion and fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta. Officials confirmed fatalities and injuries; reports say a live-fire exercise may have hit a gas line or well, but the cause remains under investigation. The blaze spread in high winds, overwhelming nearby hospitals and straining ambulance services. Alberta Referendum: Albertans vote Monday on whether to begin a process toward separation. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith have both urged voters to keep the province in Canada. Immigration: From Nov. 3, Express Entry candidates with qualifying Canadian work experience or high-wage job offers can earn extra points toward permanent residency, with the government removing the LMIA requirement for qualifying offers. Business: UPS is building an $200-million, 850,000-square-foot distribution centre in Caledon, its largest Canadian facility, to expand capacity in the Greater Toronto Area.
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