AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 minutes agoUSMCA Renewal Talks: Canada has sent the U.S. and Mexico recommendations to renew the 16-year trilateral trade deal, while pushing parallel talks on sector tariffs ahead of meetings with U.S. trade officials. Taxpayer Ombudsman Probe: Canada’s taxpayers’ ombudsperson is launching an investigation into how the CRA handles complaints, citing unclear pathways, uneven timelines, and fairness concerns. AI and Workplace Religion: After Pope Leo XIV’s AI warnings, Canadians are asking whether religious exemptions from workplace AI use are possible—and experts say the rules are still murky. Economy Debate: Prime Minister Mark Carney says the economy is “settling in” despite Statistics Canada data pointing to a technical recession, while opposition leaders press for an emergency debate. Housing Cost Push (Ontario): Ontario is opening applications for a Development Charge Reduction Program to cut municipal fees and speed homebuilding, backed by federal-provincial funding. Climate Finance Boost: FinDev Canada is receiving major new capital to scale international climate investment, prioritizing energy transition, transit, water, agribusiness, and sustainable finance. Poverty Lens: A new report highlights how poverty is worsening unevenly across provinces, with New Brunswick flagged among the lowest performers.
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