AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCanadian Open Tennis: Alex Eala beat Alycia Parks 6-1, 4-6, 6-2 to reach the round of 32, and she’ll team up with Venus Williams in doubles next, facing Liudmila Samsonova and Miyu Kato. Sports Shockwaves: Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova was knocked out at the National Bank Open after a big first-set lead collapse, while Canada’s men’s hopes in Montreal were further hit by injuries and withdrawals. Campus Safety: A new Canadian government-commissioned survey says 96% of Jewish students experienced or witnessed antisemitism on campus in the past year, calling it “normalized and systemic.” Immigration Overhaul: IRCC opened consultations on Express Entry category changes for 2027, including possible narrowing of labour-shortage occupations and new talent-focused categories, with French-language targets also in play. Energy & Trade: Canada expanded its air transport agreement with Nigeria, with Air Canada planning Lagos service in 2027, while talks with the U.S. on tariffs continue with Carney saying a deal by Aug. 19 is uncertain. Economy & Business: Canadian Natural reported higher Q2 profit and raised production guidance; Costco Canada posted July net sales growth. Public Safety & Justice: A Canadian man pleaded guilty in the U.S. to a Snowflake-linked hacking and extortion scheme affecting 165+ organizations.
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