AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCanada–Saudi Pivot: Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Saudi Arabia for talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, pushing deeper mining and energy ties and saying Canada won’t “lecture from afar” as relations rebuild after years of diplomatic strain. AI & Investment: Saudi-Canadian talks also include negotiations on a double-tax deal and progress toward an investment protection agreement, while Cohere and Humain plan dedicated AI computing capacity. Tech Infrastructure: Meta is moving ahead with a major Alberta AI data centre, and DeepInfra has launched an AI inference site in Toronto. Transportation & Safety: Transport Canada ordered detention of a BC fishing charter boat after a sister vessel sank in the Strait of Georgia, leaving one dead and six missing. Consumer Rights: An Ontario court ruled passenger complaint decisions involving Canadian airlines can’t be kept secret. Sports: Taylor Ruck won five golds at the Canadian swimming trials, and Oliver Dawson swept men’s breaststroke. Business/Travel: Air Canada launched a Montreal shuttle with no Aeroplan points or delay/cancellation protection.
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