AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLiterature: Toronto-born Anne Carson won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature for work that brings classical traditions into new forms. Québec Politics: The Parti Québécois won a minority government, renewing the sovereignty debate; its leader says a referendum is not an immediate priority and is exploring ways to reduce the monarchy’s role in the province. Trade and Jobs: Stellantis workers in Brampton are preparing for a strike vote as the automaker weighs selling its plant to defence firm Roshel, putting thousands of jobs at risk amid Canada-U.S. trade tensions. Health Policy: Ottawa will indefinitely keep mental illness as the sole basis for accessing medically assisted dying outside eligibility. Canada’s Economy: Critical minerals contributed $26.3 billion to GDP in 2024, though output has barely grown since 2019; meanwhile, nearly one in four Canadians report having a side hustle, often to cover living costs or debt. Foreign Relations: Canada and India have agreed to deepen security cooperation, including on organized crime, terrorism and extradition. Official Languages: Canada’s languages commissioner rebuked Air Canada’s outgoing CEO over an English-only condolence message that prompted thousands of complaints.
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