AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCanada–U.S. Trade War: Mark Carney says Ottawa is still open to talks, but the dispute is getting sharper: the U.S. Justice Department’s antitrust unit was told to pause cooperation with Canada, while Canada’s Sept. 8 counter-tariffs target U.S. metals and other goods as Trump escalates pressure. Labour Market: StatsCan reports Canada lost about 42,000 jobs in August and unemployment held at 6.4%, a slowdown that’s landing as tariff uncertainty grows. Business Fallout: A poll finds nearly 70% of small businesses rely on U.S. ties, with many cutting spending or delaying hiring as counter-tariffs approach. Regional Politics & Infrastructure: Nishnawbe Aski Nation urges Carney to match major federal infrastructure spending for First Nations, while B.C. is partnering with Washington State on cross-border crime enforcement. Courts & Records: A judge orders release of records tied to Nazi war criminals who settled in Canada. Public Safety: RCMP warn of Bitcoin ATM scams impersonating “Government of Canada” officials. Climate & Disasters: Cleanup continues after a sunken boat spilled diesel and oil into Yellowknife Bay, and Ottawa is matching Red Cross flood donations in Manitoba. Economy & Sovereignty: Canada’s made-in-Canada rail push and Air Canada’s new route expansion are framed as jobs and growth moves amid trade tensions.
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