AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoU.S.-Canada Tensions: The U.S. Embassy accused Canadian leaders, including Mélanie Joly and Doug Ford, of interfering in the American midterms. Prime Minister Mark Carney denied the allegations, and Ottawa advised diplomats to avoid campaign events. Trade Diversification: Carney and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan launched a strategic partnership covering trade, energy and defence. Free-trade talks are set to begin in November, as the leaders aim to grow bilateral trade toward $10 billion. Industrial Support: Ottawa and Ontario unveiled billions in support for steel and auto industries facing U.S. tariffs, while Joly warned Stelco’s owner to meet its commitments or face legal action. National Unity: Alberta voters rejected a path toward separation, with about three-quarters backing remaining in Canada. Legal and Cybersecurity: The Supreme Court agreed to hear Ottawa’s appeal over its 2022 use of the Emergencies Act. Meanwhile, governments took websites offline after a major PHP software flaw emerged; officials said there was no indication Canadian data had been compromised. Economic Outlook: Inflation has climbed to 3.1 per cent, fuelling expectations that the Bank of Canada may raise interest rates.
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