AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCanada–U.S. Trade War: Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa won’t rule out retaliation after the U.S. moves to impose 50% tariffs on about US$20B in Canadian goods, with duties set to start in about 30 days; Carney and Trump agreed to “intensify” talks, while Canada argues the tariffs violate CUSMA and premiers are being pulled in to plan responses. Provincial Fallout (Alcohol): B.C. Premier David Eby says U.S. alcohol won’t return to provincial shelves, even as Carney frames any change as something provinces should do only as part of a broader deal. Trade Targets Explained: Coverage details which products are in the tariff sweep (including wine, dairy, cement, furniture and hockey gear) and notes energy, potash and critical minerals are excluded. Housing & Homelessness: A new federal-backed program, Veterans First, will fund intensive supports to house homeless veterans in Simcoe County. Northern Housing Investment: Ottawa is investing $35.6M to build 23 staff housing units in Iqaluit through an Inuit firm. Defence & Industry: Canada joins the GCAP sixth-generation fighter jet program as an observer, and MDA Space lands a defence satellite contract tied to Japan’s next-gen communications effort. Research Funding: The federal government announces $289M for social sciences and humanities research projects nationwide. Environment & Wildlife: DFO and Manitoba complete an aquatic invasive species roadside inspection blitz, and beluga whales are being rescued from a closed Niagara Falls theme park.
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