AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoU.S. Trade Tensions: Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Canada must plan for permanent U.S. tariffs, while U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra warns Canadian politicians against influencing American elections. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly rejects the accusation. Toronto Kidnapping Probe: Three Canadian Armed Forces members are among seven men facing 82 charges after an alleged abduction targeting a cryptocurrency exchange owner. Police say thousands of rounds of ammunition seized were mostly stolen from the military. India Ties: Foreign Minister Anita Anand and Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed trade, energy and security, with both countries seeking progress on a trade pact. Canadian firm Fairfax is also set to buy a majority stake in India’s IDBI Bank for about $5.56 billion. Workforce Pressures: Liberal MPs say skills gaps could slow major projects, as Atlantic universities report foreign-student enrolment has fallen nearly 48% since 2024. Food Safety: A nationwide recall covers some Farm Boy, L’Ancêtre and Life Smart organic cheeses over possible listeria contamination; no illnesses have been reported.
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