AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWildfire Emergency in B.C.: British Columbia declared a provincial state of emergency as the fast-growing Bald Range wildfire near Summerland and Peachland forced more than 20,000 people to evacuate; Premier David Eby called it “like a bomb,” with flames and embers moving fast enough to trap some residents and trigger helicopter rescues, while RCMP investigate a possible death reported near Meadow Valley. Travel Disruptions: Wildfire smoke is also affecting flights at Kelowna International Airport, with some instrument approaches temporarily unavailable and dozens of arrivals/departures cancelled. Trade Tensions: Canada-U.S.: A new editorial argues Prime Minister Mark Carney’s “Elbows Up” approach was more slogan than plan, warning any deal coming out of tariff talks won’t match the old CUSMA relationship. Immigration Enforcement: Canada’s deportation drive is accelerating, with CBSA data showing 3,323 Indian nationals removed in the first six months of 2026. Public Safety Weather: Environment Canada ended a severe thunderstorm warning for the GTA, after possible outages and hail threats.
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