AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFederal Budget: Mark Carney’s government is pitching a $142-billion package of spending and tax measures to boost investment, affordability and Canadian sovereignty. It projects a $62.3-billion deficit in 2026-27 and promises $11.2 billion over four years to tackle homelessness. The plan also commits $2.3 billion over five years to drones and counter-drone systems, with Canada pledging a share of domestic production to Ukraine. Immigration: Ottawa says up to 622,000 people could gain permanent residence in 2027, including as many as 200,000 temporary residents moved through a one-time transition program. Trade and Energy: Canada and China are extending tariff relief for two years and will hold a second economic and financial dialogue on Nov. 9. Meanwhile, Blackstone and Canadian pension funds plan a $3.1-billion investment in Mitsubishi’s LNG Canada stake, and TC Energy approved further pipeline expansions. B.C. Bear Attack: Wildlife officers are searching for grizzlies after a mother and daughter were found dead near Bella Coola; authorities say multiple bears may have been involved.
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