AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCanada–Philippines Ties: President Ferdinand Marcos says his four-day Canada trip delivered about $2.5B in investment commitments and kicked off a new strategic partnership, with Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro and Foreign Minister Anita Anand now tasked with a joint action plan. Energy & Industry: A proposed $35B west-coast pipeline is back in the spotlight, with some oilpatch insiders saying it could face stacked political hurdles even as it promises more exports. Federal Surveillance Debate: New federal measures are moving to identify Canadians online and potentially punish them for speech, raising alarms after Bill C-22’s fast-track path. Work & Rights: Ontario wage-theft claims involving temporary foreign workers remain unresolved for brothers owed more than $178,000, despite an Ontario Labour Relations Board order. Business & Tech: TELUS plans to expand AI-related services investment in the Philippines, while Aecon won a $1.7B share of an Alberta power project aimed at supplying electricity to data centres. Culture & Media: Radio-Canada acquired 55+ hours of drama and animation from France’s Federation Studios. Sports: Canada’s World Cup run ended with a 3-0 loss to Morocco, even as fans and players reflect on the pride and fallout.
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