AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAlberta Referendum: Nearly 90% of voters in Banff and Canmore backed staying in Canada, well above the province-wide 75% — a decisive result that still leaves rural frustrations with Ottawa unresolved. B.C. Fallout: An editorial says David Eby’s snap election backfired, costing the NDP power amid record-low turnout. Trade and Economy: Canada made limited progress in talks with the U.S. over steel and auto tariffs, while the Bank of Canada raised its key rate to 2.5% to curb inflation driven by energy costs. Ontario is also matching federal tax breaks for business investment. MAID Bill: Ottawa introduced legislation allowing advance requests for assisted dying after loss of capacity, while dropping the planned expansion for cases involving mental illness alone. Indigenous Rights: Carney says he is open to reforming or abolishing the Indian Act, as Indigenous groups challenge Bill C-39 over faster project approvals and consultation. Foreign Ties: Canada signed a trade deal with the UAE as Carney prepares to host EU leaders in Montreal for talks on closer ties. Quebec Policy: Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says the province plans to end seasonal clock changes, pending consultation on year-round time.
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