AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTrade Talks: Mark Carney says Canada-U.S. negotiations have intensified and Washington has dropped some demands, while Donald Trump says a deal is close. Tariff relief remains the key test. Defence and Security: Canada is considering an upfront order of eight German submarines, with four more later. Separately, purchases of two Canadian defence firms by foreign companies appear to have proceeded without a national security review. Cost of Living: A new survey finds nearly one in three Canadians are skipping or shrinking meals because of grocery prices, while Ontario farmers warn that fuel and equipment costs are surging. Health Care: Half of Canadians say they have avoided a doctor or hospital because they expected long waits; 84 per cent believe the system needs reform. Immigration: A new study finds many highly educated newcomers work below their skill levels, underscoring barriers to using their qualifications. World Juniors: Carney says Russian and Belarusian athletes will be barred from competing under their national flags at the Alberta tournament while Russia’s war in Ukraine continues.
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