AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCanada–Mongolia Air Links: Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon says Ottawa has expanded its air transport agreement with Mongolia, enabling up to three weekly combined passenger flights and unlimited weekly cargo flights, aiming to boost trade, tourism, and people-to-people ties. Defence Procurement: Canada is expected to choose between German and South Korean bids to build 12 new submarines, a major step for NATO readiness ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s NATO trip. Pipeline & Energy Politics (BC): B.C. says it won’t endorse Alberta’s proposed west-coast pipeline, but will discuss routing and permitting if federal and Alberta commitments are met—while keeping Canada’s north coast tanker ban in place. Labour & Public Services: CUPE alleges the Town of Penetanguishene violated Ontario labour law and bargaining rights after outsourcing water and wastewater operations while negotiations were underway. Health Care Debate (Alberta): An opinion piece argues Alberta’s Bill 11 two-tier model—allowing surgeons to work in both public and private—will worsen wait times and erode medicare principles. Community Funding (Soccer): Sport Canada is providing $5,000 to Thessalon for youth soccer equipment and programming as part of a broader push to build a 2026 World Cup legacy. Flood Readiness (Manitoba): Brandon and nearby communities declared local emergencies as rivers are expected to rise, with pre-emptive steps to protect infrastructure and residents.
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