AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWestJet Strike Ends: WestJet and CUPE reached a tentative deal early Monday, ending a 28-hour flight-attendant strike that grounded much of the network and left travellers stranded; attendants will return to work while members vote on ratification, and WestJet says some flights will still be affected as schedules recover. Trade & Tariffs: Canada is moving ahead with a temporary 25% surtax on certain imported wood cabinets and vanities to protect the softwood lumber industry, while the U.S. is exempt. Security & Terror Designation: Pierre Poilievre is urging the federal government to immediately list Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah as a terrorist entity, pointing to a U.S. legal filing that alleges attacks in Canada. Public Health Costs: A Fraser Institute study estimates a typical family of four will contribute about $21,115 toward Canada’s public health-care system in 2026 through taxes. Sports—Tennis & Hockey: Kayla Cross won her first WTA match at the National Bank Open, while Ottawa Senators coach Travis Green says the team has plenty of upside after trading captain Brady Tkachuk. Science & Environment: Air quality improved in southern Alberta with alerts lifted, while smoke remains a concern in parts of B.C. Space: Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk is preparing for a six-month ISS mission this fall.
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