AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoQuebec Election Countdown: With Oct. 5 less than a week away, Quebec candidates have six days left to pitch voters as advance polls close, while Foreign Interference Claims keep swirling—Coalition Avenir Québec leader Christine Fréchette faces criticism over allegations of possible U.S. involvement in support for the Parti Québécois. Canada–U.S. Trade War: The U.S. moved ahead with a ban on nearly $1B of Canadian imports, including booze, dairy and motorcycles, adding fresh pressure to already strained relations. Cost of Living & Child Care: Ontario and Ottawa extended the affordable child-care program for four years, but fees won’t drop to $10-a-day—Ontario says it will hold an average of $19 until mid-2027. Energy & Industry: LNG Canada cleared Phase 2 expansion, setting up a major B.C. output doubling, while Defence Tech: Calian and Invest Ottawa launched the Northstar Defence Lab at Area X.O to speed up integrated defence interoperability. Immigration: Canada invited 733 provincial nominees in an Express Entry draw, with a 725 CRS cutoff.
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