AGP Executive Report
Last update: 36 minutes agoCanada-U.S. Trade Talks: Trump says a deal is reached with Prime Minister Mark Carney after a phone call, with tariffs on U.S. agricultural exports to Canada set to drop to zero—though final paperwork is still pending. Provincial Alcohol Fallout: Carney is pressing premiers to let U.S. booze return to provincial shelves; Quebec is weighing the impact before deciding, while Manitoba says the booze issue could shape the final outcome. Negotiations Resume in Washington: Canadian Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc met U.S. Trade Rep Jamieson Greer as negotiators work to prevent new 50% tariffs. Dairy Dispute: A debate is resurfacing over Canada compensating dairy farmers for competition consumers never got, as the U.S. demands proof promised market access is real. Sports—Cricket Coaching Change: Monty Desai has left as Canada men’s head coach; Cricket Canada is taking applications for the role. Sports—Basketball: Canada beat Gilas Pilipinas Women 85-38 in the FIBA pre-Olympic qualifier, ending the Philippines’ hopes. Local & Culture: The National Gallery of Canada continues artistic decolonization, while Kitimat gets $5 million from LNG Canada for an Eco Depot to cut landfill waste.
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