AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTrade and Diplomacy: Canada signed a free-trade deal with the UAE and agreed to begin extradition-treaty talks as Ottawa seeks new markets. But a Canadian official says trade negotiations with the U.S. have made only “limited progress.” Health Policy: The federal government introduced a bill to bar MAID eligibility based on mental illness and allow advance requests in provinces with their own legal framework. Indigenous Affairs: Mark Carney is open to discussing changes to—or abolishing—the Indian Act, but First Nations leaders warn that reform must protect rights and follow meaningful consultation. Alberta Government: A bill would prohibit public bodies from using DEI policies in hiring and restrict mandatory training; future rules could extend the changes to nonprofits receiving provincial grants. Climate Accountability: Fifteen young Canadians are pursuing a constitutional challenge against federal climate policy, with testimony now underway in Vancouver.
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