AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade: Mark Carney says talks with Washington have intensified, but key issues remain. Democrats’ midterm sweep may shift the political climate, but tariff relief for Canada is not guaranteed. Federal Budget: Ottawa’s budget is due Thursday, with major infrastructure and investment plans in focus. Small-business advocates want better access to capital, while the government faces questions about whether its ambitions are financially credible. Asylum Policy: Ottawa is introducing a 60-day deadline for asylum claims as applications fall 52%, aiming to speed decisions. Indigenous Rights and Resources: First Nations are challenging the federal government’s national-interest designation for the Pacific Link pipeline; Nunavut’s premier, meanwhile, supports Ottawa’s proposed power to cancel mining rights in the territory. World Juniors: Carney says Russian players will be barred from the tournament in Alberta, despite a sports arbitration ruling calling for Russia’s return.
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