AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCanada-EU Pivot: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen floated Canada as the EU’s first “associate member,” but analysts note the status doesn’t really exist yet—still, it’s a major diplomatic move as PM Mark Carney tries to deepen ties amid Trump tariff pressure. Trade War Fallout (BC): B.C. Premier David Eby paused a planned PST expansion, rolled out a $90M business support package, and told BC Ferries to build future vessels locally in response to U.S. tariffs. Carney’s Next Steps: Carney says Parliament’s return will bring sweeping “most consequential” legislation, including a fast-track “Build Canada Strong Act” and progress on the Safe Social Media Act. NATO Leadership Bid: Canada’s Gen. Jennie Carignan is campaigning for NATO’s top military committee role, but sources say U.S. support is lacking. Economy Watch: The loonie slid again as U.S.-Canada yield gaps widened. Business & Jobs: Canada’s food and beverage sector needs about 173,000 new workers by 2034. Aviation: Air Canada ranked best in North America in the 2026 Skytrax awards. Culture & Community: Surrey and B.C. signed an MOU to plan a museum honouring Canadians of South Asian heritage.
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