AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLivestock Health Watch: Canada’s CFIA confirmed a second New World screwworm case in South Texas and temporarily blocked entry of certain Texas cattle, horses and other livestock, aiming to prevent the flesh-eating parasite from spreading. Trade & Jobs: Canada gained access to five new or renewed fish and seafood export markets—Armenia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Oman and Vietnam—boosting options for coastal and rural producers. World Cup Canada: The 2026 tournament is driving big attention in Canada, from viewing guides to fan culture, including a growing Latin American community gearing up for matches in Toronto and Vancouver. Canada-Türkiye Deal Talks: Turkey and Canada agreed to launch exploratory discussions toward a free trade agreement, with expanded air links and energy cooperation on the agenda. Indigenous Health Benefits Pressure: First Nations leaders in northwestern Ontario rallied over the broken Non-Insured Health Benefits program, saying travel for care is often too late or poorly communicated. Economy in Focus: New data reignited debate after Canada’s first-quarter real GDP growth turned negative, with economists weighing what it means for a “technical recession.”
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