AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGordie Howe Bridge Deal: Canada and Michigan confirmed the Gordie Howe International Bridge will open July 27 after a U.S.-Canada agreement on toll governance and a 15-year economic development fund tied to bridge profits, ending months of Trump-linked delays. AI Data Centres in Alberta: Meta says it will invest over C$13B in a 1GW AI data centre in Sturgeon County, Alberta—an electricity demand comparable to 800,000 homes—while promising local infrastructure spending. Digital Rules Overhaul: Ottawa is moving toward a sweeping federal digital regulator covering online safety and privacy, with critics warning about a “super-regulator” model. Food Inflation Pressure: A new national food security strategy backs $3B+ over 10 years, as Canadians report real stress at grocery stores. Work-Life Balance: A survey finds 40% of Canadians don’t use all their paid vacation time. Immigration & Benefits: Ontario ruled a tribunal must pay welfare to a foreign migrant living illegally, after intake workers failed to properly check immigration status. Travel Updates: Canada updated visa/eTA guidance, including that Nigerians still need a visitor visa. Military Posture: Canada announced a major push to expand military capacity and Arctic readiness amid deteriorating U.S. relations.
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