AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCanada–EU Pivot: Prime Minister Mark Carney defended closer ties with the European Union after Ursula von der Leyen floated Canada as the EU’s first “associate member,” insisting Ottawa won’t be pressured by U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats of “very serious” tariffs or trade action. Trade Tensions: Trump escalated the dispute by warning Europe and the EU could face heavy tariffs if the associate-member plan goes ahead, while Carney framed the push as resilience and sovereignty, not a “third bloc.” Energy Deal Watch: Reuters reports Shell-led LNG Canada partners could approve Phase 2 expansion as early as next month, potentially doubling capacity to 28 mtpa. Public Safety: Bell restored 9-1-1 service after an overnight outage that affected the GTA and other provinces, rerouting most calls while it investigated the cause. Local Community: Walmart Canada kicked off its 24th Breakfast Club of Canada fundraiser with a $1 million donation. Sports: Felix Auger-Aliassime leads Canada into a Davis Cup tie vs. France in Quebec City; and the Canadiens’ camp buzz centers on Chris Kreider joining the top line with Suzuki and Caufield.
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