AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFederal Budget: Mark Carney’s Budget 2026 puts economic sovereignty, affordability and investment at the centre of Ottawa’s plan to reduce reliance on the U.S. It also updates immigration targets, while critics warn that deficits could limit the government’s room to respond to future shocks. Trade: China extended tariff relief on Canadian peas, canola meal and seafood through 2028, giving exporters more certainty. Canada says its trade approach with Washington is unchanged despite Democrats’ U.S. midterm sweep, which may offer little immediate relief from tariffs. Public Service: Unions are watching for further federal job cuts and changes tied to artificial intelligence. A document from Indigenous Services Canada also says spending controls and a shrinking workforce mean the department cannot guarantee reasonable job offers. Housing and Food Security: Ottawa is investing another $130 million to improve housing in Inuit communities. In London, a developer plans 17 below-market rental units with support from the city and CMHC. A Salvation Army survey found 31 per cent of Canadians are skipping meals as food insecurity rises. Immigration: New federal rules give asylum claimants 60 days to submit claims, as applications fall. Some permanent-resident applicants are also caught in limbo while Ottawa implements citizenship-law changes.
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