AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCanada–U.S. Infrastructure: Canada says the Gordie Howe International Bridge will open July 27 after a new toll revenue-sharing deal, ending Trump-era threats and delays. Military Posture: Ottawa is moving to expand defence capacity and Arctic readiness as U.S. relations sour, with major modernization spending and troop increases. Trade Talks: India and Canada wrapped a third round of CEPA negotiations in Ottawa, reporting “positive progress” and aiming to finish talks in 2026. AI & Data Centres: Amnesty International is criticizing Meta’s planned Sturgeon County data centre, warning it’s a surveillance-driven, power-hungry project. Human Rights/NGO Watch: A report flags rising human rights abuse allegations in mining, while Amnesty also targets Meta’s Alberta project. Public Safety: Ontario NDP MPPs are demanding tighter oversight of trucking training after an Auditor General report found flaws and unregistered training facilities. International Law: Canada is among countries marking the 10th anniversary of the Philippines–China South China Sea arbitral award, reaffirming it as final and legally binding. Community & Crime: Toronto police report two deaths after a shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair festival.
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