AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoImmigration & Work Permits: IRCC has launched personalized processing-time estimates for work permit extensions and PGWPs, letting eligible applicants see an estimated remaining wait based on when they applied. Canada–India Trade: Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu says the next CEPA talks start Oct. 5 and he’ll lead a nearly 300-delegate Team Canada mission to India Oct. 12–16. International Relations: Canada is again facing scrutiny over allowing Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to fly over Canadian airspace despite an international arrest warrant. Public Safety & Crime: RCMP says five Indian nationals were arrested in a major extortion probe tied to shootings and arson targeting an auto dealership in B.C. AI Policy: Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a 13-member national AI council to guide “AI for All” on adoption, safety, and sovereignty. Sports (Soccer): Canada hosts Peru in Montreal with goalkeeper Owen Goodman set to debut and Samuel Piette honoured. Environment: Great white sharks are being spotted farther north in Atlantic Canada, raising concerns about more human-water interactions.
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