AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCanada-U.S. Trade Talks: A Canadian government source says negotiations are “going quite well” and the U.S. also wants a deal before the Aug. 19 deadline for proposed 50% tariffs, with Dominic LeBlanc meeting USTR Jamieson Greer again. Diplomatic Tensions: A House of Commons petition to remove U.S. ambassador Pete Hoekstra has topped 171,000 signatures, accusing him of undermining Canada-U.S. relations. Afghanistan Policy: Canada says humanitarian and rights crises are worsening five years after the Taliban takeover, with women and girls facing systematic repression. Sports (Pan Pacs): China’s Yu Yiting edged Summer McIntosh by 0.02 seconds to win the women’s 200m individual medley, with McIntosh taking silver. Wildfire Relief (Community): Metro Vancouver’s Chinese Canadian groups raised and delivered $20,000+ for Okanagan wildfire aid. Housing/Construction: Saskatchewan led Canada in building permit value growth in June, up 101.6% month-over-month. Weather: Environment Canada warns a “very strong” El Niño could bring extreme conditions.
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