AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCanada–Philippines Diplomacy: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrived in Vancouver for a July 1–4 visit, aiming to meet PM Mark Carney and push closer trade, labour, energy, tourism, and Indo-Pacific security ties. USMCA/Trade Uncertainty: The U.S. says it won’t renew USMCA “in its current form,” with Canada and Mexico still in talks as a July 20 Canada–U.S. meeting is set. Alberta Pipeline Push: Alberta is expected to announce details on a proposed West Coast oil pipeline, with analysts saying it’s also about repairing federal-provincial relations. Canada Day Disruptions: Thunderstorms in Ottawa forced cancellations, including fireworks, while Carney still urged unity in his Canada Day messaging. Immigration/Asylum Reform: Canada proposed new asylum rules to speed up refugee claim decisions, with a 30-day public consultation. Economy & Markets: Canada’s dollar is under pressure amid broader trade and policy uncertainty. World Stage Culture: Canada is set to debut in Eurovision in 2027 after CBC/Radio-Canada’s EBU membership vote. Public Service Rules: CRA faced backlash after a worker was found to have rigged an antenna at work to watch the 2018 World Cup.
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