AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoImmigration: Ottawa has made its rural community immigration pathway permanent, reserving 5,500 admissions for skilled workers in smaller communities. The move comes as critics question whether the broader immigration plan understates admissions by excluding a one-time measure to grant permanent status to up to 200,000 temporary residents. Budget and Economy: Mark Carney’s 2026 budget is drawing fire over debt, spending and limited help with affordability. He has also named a former Bridgewater executive to lead the Canada Strong Fund, the government’s new sovereign wealth fund. Trade: Canada and China have agreed to deepen financial cooperation and extend tariff relief on selected goods through 2028, as Ottawa seeks to diversify trade beyond the U.S. Foreign Policy: Canada has reimposed sanctions on 11 Iranian entities over nuclear and missile activities, announcing the move at the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting in Paris.
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