AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoB.C. Politics: Finance Minister Brenda Bailey says she has “early-stage, treatable cancer,” with treatment this summer and more details promised Friday, as the province also reports a deficit $3.3B below forecast. Ontario Social Policy: Doug Ford’s government moves to cut Ontario Works and ODSP eligibility for people without legal immigration status, immediately, after a tribunal ruling found a man on a temporary work permit was eligible. Trade & Tariffs: Canada-U.S. talks intensify ahead of Aug. 19, with Dominic LeBlanc meeting U.S. Trade Rep Jamieson Greer as Ottawa presses for broader tariff relief amid warnings the threat could hit about $20B in Canadian exports. Tech Infrastructure: Ontario launches a “Data Centre Playbook” to manage electricity, water use and local impacts after community pushback, while municipalities consider moratoriums. Public Safety & Crime: Federal Secretary of State Ruby Sahota visits Edmonton to discuss downtown safety and crime, pointing to bail and sentencing changes. Health Regulation: Grifols pauses plasma collection in Canada after Health Canada flagged compliance concerns tied to deaths at Winnipeg clinics. Indigenous & Land Talks: Te’mexw Treaty talks near final stages with B.C. and Ottawa as public access and land-use questions remain central.
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