AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoLabour Bill Fight: Federal Bill C-39 would add a special mediator and a public report before binding arbitration, as unions push back on the government’s use of Section 107 and the jobs minister argues unions will gain “new leverage.” Diplomacy & Security: The Globe and Mail reports Canadian diplomats and intelligence sharing tied to “Havana syndrome,” including claims of information passed to CIA contacts and use of US-supplied satellite equipment in Havana. Northern Health Crisis: Neskantaga First Nation’s nursing station repairs after a sewage spill evacuation are only just starting, leaving residents in Toronto and raising fears they may not return before winter. Municipal Recycling Push: Hamilton joins other Ontario cities calling for deposit-return for non-alcoholic drink containers, citing low recycling rates and asking the province to act. Energy Grid Planning: Maritime premiers’ non-binding MOU explores a Maritime-wide independent system operator to improve long-term reliability, with advocates urging earlier regional planning. Trade Talks: PM Mark Carney says Canada-India CEPA negotiations are making “good progress,” with Modi’s Canada visit expected around December and talks aiming to wrap by the G20. Public Safety: A helicopter crash near Montreal killed all four aboard; investigators are on scene.
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