AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTrade & Diplomacy: Prime Minister Mark Carney will host Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Vancouver July 1–4, with Ottawa aiming to accelerate negotiations for a Canada–Philippines free trade agreement and a Canada–ASEAN FTA, targeting completion this year. Public Safety & Security: Canada’s intelligence service has formally accepted that Khalistani extremists were behind the 1985 Air India Flight 182 “Kanishka” bombing—41 years after the attack that killed 329. Northern Health: Nunavut Premier John Main is urging Ottawa to help close major health-care infrastructure gaps, arguing it would reduce over-reliance on medical travel. Energy & Infrastructure: The federal government is releasing $7.5M for Yukon smart-meter deployment—about 20,000 advanced meters across 19 communities. Housing & Federal Assets: Carney is pushing ahead with plans to renovate 24 Sussex Drive via a national contest, as the government seeks a path forward for the long-vacant residence. Local Governance: Calgary festivals are meeting city councillors over rising costs and planning barriers, with organizers warning inflation and weaker currency are squeezing budgets.
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