AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWildfire Smoke Fallout: Canadian wildfire smoke is driving hazardous air across the U.S. Midwest and Northeast, with Toledo hitting an AQI above 800 and Detroit, Chicago and Milwaukee also in dangerous territory, prompting stay-indoors warnings, mask distribution and even court disruptions. U.S.-Canada Tensions: Four U.S. House members have demanded Canada act on the smoke, while lawmakers threaten sanctions and cross-border retaliation as the plume persists. Gordie Howe Bridge Deal: Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada won’t share toll revenues with the U.S. until it recoups its upfront costs, with revenue-sharing starting only after debt repayment. Labour & Economy: Nova Scotia is getting extra federal funding for skilled trades as labour demand rises, while a Fraser Institute study flags Canada’s business investment per worker falling to about half the U.S. level. Public Safety & Policy: Ottawa is set to announce new investments to prevent human trafficking and support survivors, and Canada has signed on to a UN cybercrime convention. Business & Tech: U of T is partnering with Cohere to scale responsible, sovereign AI adoption, and New York’s data-centre pause adds to Canada’s growing debate over AI power and water strain.
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