AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoU.S.-Canada Trade Talks: Negotiators in Washington met for a third straight day as Canada tries to avoid Trump’s threatened 50% tariffs on about $20B of Canadian goods, with a midnight deadline Friday and only “substantial progress” confirmed so far. Federal Messaging on Unity: Former PM Justin Trudeau urged Canadians to stay “strong and united” to help Ottawa secure a good deal with the U.S., pointing to unity as the key to the 2018 NAFTA renegotiation. Health & Indigenous Services: Canada announced $5.4M more for Whitecap Dakota Nation’s Virtual Health Hub, aiming to bring remote care to northern and rural communities as the facility nears opening. Housing & Infrastructure: Saskatchewan reported 6,150 housing starts in 2025 (highest since 2014) and record rental completions, while Vancouver’s BC Hydro advanced a $90M Mount Pleasant Substation expansion to add capacity for up to 50,000 more customers. Public Safety: Saskatchewan paused plans for a specialized marshals response unit and ordered no equipment purchases, shifting focus to working with RCMP and local forces. Rights & Memory: Ottawa opened Canada’s first 2SLGBTQI+ national monument tied to the federal “LGBT Purge,” funded by a class-action settlement.
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