AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDefence and Remembrance: On Remembrance Day, news that the Army will cut reserve jobs and cancel some training raises questions about military readiness. Ottawa also won’t say whether a proposed EDC–BDC merger could cost jobs. Canada–China Ties: China plans to issue its first yuan sovereign bonds in Canada, worth up to C$846 million, as Ottawa and Beijing agree to deepen financial cooperation. Mark Carney says he’ll raise foreign interference with Xi during his coming visit. Brampton Plant: Stellantis has agreed to sell its idled plant to defence manufacturer Roshel. Carney called the closure a betrayal, and the government plans to sue. Housing and Immigration: Ottawa’s 10-year homelessness plan includes about $29 billion for housing, treatment and support services. A new permanent rural immigration pathway will set aside 5,500 spaces for workers in 14 communities. Payments: Canada has launched its long-delayed real-time payment system, enabling instant transfers around the clock.
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