AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTrade and Diplomacy: Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says U.S. midterm results won’t alter Canada’s push to diversify trade. Formal talks with Washington have resumed, but key issues remain. Ottawa is also deepening ties with the EU and Caribbean nations. Economic Pressures: The Bank of Canada has raised its benchmark rate to 2.5 per cent as energy costs stoke inflation. GTA home sales fell nearly 8 per cent in October, while a survey found almost one-third of Canadians are skipping or shrinking meals because of grocery costs. Government and Immigration: New rules set a 60-day deadline for asylum claims, as the federal government seeks faster decisions. Public Spending: Ottawa’s Starlink contract has grown to nearly $29 million from $2.26 million, drawing scrutiny amid the government’s pledge to avoid dependence on the company’s satellites.
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