AGP Executive Report
Last update: 24 minutes agoImmigration & Housing: Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada has “taken back control” of immigration, pointing to drops in asylum seekers, foreign students and temporary workers—while warning overall levels still pressure housing and arguing for “restraint” for a few more years. Trade & Energy: Carney also dodged whether Canada would use its energy sector as a bargaining chip in U.S. talks, saying he won’t speculate as 50% tariffs loom, but stressing Canada wants a stable relationship. Infrastructure for Homebuilding: Ottawa and Alberta signed a Canada-Alberta Housing Infrastructure Fund deal, routing $510M federal money over eight years to municipal water and wastewater projects, aiming to speed housing starts. Central Bank Watch: Bank of Canada minutes show governors split on whether the rebound is sustainable, citing risks from tariffs, weak housing in Toronto/Vancouver, and flat business investment. Public Safety: CBSA seized 380 kg of methamphetamine and cocaine at the Coutts port of entry, arresting a driver after a truck declared as bath tissue was searched. Environment & 30x30: Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority added 1,956.59 hectares toward Canada’s 30x30 target, protecting wetlands, forests and waterways. Sports: Hockey Canada named Danièle Sauvageau as GM of the women’s national team, tasked with repeating the 2002 Olympic gold run for the 2030 Games.
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