AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHousing & Affordability: Canada, via Build Canada Homes, and the Ismaili Council for Canada signed an MoU in Vancouver to speed up affordable rental housing, targeting 1,250 homes across B.C., Alberta, Ontario and Quebec. Cost of Living: Canada Child Benefit payments rise for 2026-27, adding up to $160 per month for younger kids and up to $135 for older children, indexed to inflation. Canada-U.S. Trade Tensions: Trump escalated the tariff fight, threatening duties on Canada over wildfire smoke and claiming a 50% profit share as the Gordie Howe Bridge opens without U.S. officials amid the dispute. Public Safety & Security: A Canadian intern at NATO’s SHAPE HQ in Belgium was arrested on suspicion of espionage for a third country. Energy & Defence: Ottawa launched a Defence Drone Initiative supplier marketplace for uncrewed systems, and Ukraine discussed a 30-year energy pact with Canada, including possible $650M grant support for winter gas. Wildfire Fallout: Air quality concerns continue as smoke drifts south, with health impacts and new warnings reported.
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