AGP Executive Report
Last update: 31 minutes agoBudget 2026: Mark Carney’s government is pitching its new budget as a plan to build Canada’s economic independence, with major investments in forestry, infrastructure and homelessness. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe called it the best in a decade, while critics point to rising spending and debt costs; aid groups also fault Ottawa for omitting foreign assistance. Trade and Security: Carney welcomed U.S. Democrats’ push to repeal tariffs on Canadian goods, but business groups warn relief is far from assured. Washington has also sanctioned eight Canada-based money services firms over alleged links to Iranian sanctions evasion. Jobs and Immigration: Canada lost 4,700 jobs in October as unemployment rose to 6.7%. Ottawa will offer up to 200,000 permanent-residence spaces in 2027 for eligible people already in Canada, on top of its annual targets. Alberta Politics: A proposed redrawing of provincial electoral boundaries is drawing accusations of partisan gerrymandering, putting the commission’s process under scrutiny.
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