AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAlberta’s Unity Vote: Advance polls opened across the province ahead of Monday’s referendum, where voters will be asked whether Alberta should stay in Canada or hold a binding vote on separation. Prime Minister Mark Carney is making the case for national unity as former premiers Rachel Notley and Jason Kenney prepare to campaign together. Trade with India: Canada is sending its largest trade delegation to India in more than 30 years, with talks on a proposed trade pact, energy and security high on the agenda. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is visiting New Delhi. Jobs and the Economy: Canada lost 68,000 jobs in September and unemployment rose to 6.5 per cent, while Saskatchewan bucked the trend with a 5.4 per cent jobless rate. Regulatory Changes: Ottawa’s proposed Cutting Red Tape Act would amend 31 laws, including the Fisheries Act, to ease routine maintenance rules while retaining health, safety and environmental protections.
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