AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPhilippines-Canada Diplomacy: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. landed in Vancouver for a July 1-4 visit, aiming to deepen trade, defense and Indo-Pacific security ties with Prime Minister Mark Carney and Canadian business leaders. USMCA Shock for Canada: The White House says it won’t renew the US-Mexico-Canada trade deal “in its current form,” keeping it in force while talks continue—raising fresh uncertainty for Canadian firms. Canada Day, Then the Weather: Extreme heat and storms disrupted celebrations across the country, including Ottawa’s fireworks and Edmonton’s planned speech, while communities still held parades and events despite warnings. Public Safety Tragedy: A paddleboarder’s body was recovered on Lake Simcoe after heavy rain and strong winds; police say he wasn’t wearing a lifejacket. Energy Debate: Ottawa’s nuclear push—strategy, new reactor plans and faster approvals for waste—sparked fresh questions about cost, security and environmental impacts. Markets & Money: Canada’s dollar slid sharply amid USMCA uncertainty, while Canadian stocks posted strong recent gains. Health Alert: An 11-year-old boy died of rabies after a bat contact in Ontario, underscoring the need for prompt medical care after bites or scratches.
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