AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoArchitecture & Culture: The RAIC and Canada Council for the Arts named winners of the 2026 Governor General’s Medals in Architecture, spotlighting 11 standout Canadian projects from across the country. Defence & Emergency Response: Ottawa conditionally sold 10 retired CC-130H Hercules aircraft to Coulson Aviation Canada to expand aerial firefighting capacity, with the planes expected to be converted for civil use. Wildfire Fundraiser: Cannery Brewery in Penticton is bringing back its Wildfire Dark Lager, with proceeds supporting the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Jobs & Economy: Statistics Canada reported Canada added about 75,000 jobs in July and the unemployment rate fell to a two-year low of 6.4%, though economists say the recovery still isn’t fully secure. Trade Tensions: Canada-U.S. talks are described as “tense” and potentially “nasty” as Ottawa seeks tariff relief on items like autos, alcohol bans, and dairy quota changes ahead of looming deadlines. Sports (Canadian Open): Leylah Fernandez was set to play Mirra Andreeva after other results, while Alex Eala advanced to face Caty McNally in Toronto. Community & Travel: Hockey Canada named Abbotsford’s Fred Zweep volunteer of the year, and a new Canada-Nigeria air deal could enable direct scheduled flights.
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