AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAlberta Referendum: Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith made a final joint appeal for unity before Monday’s vote. Albertans will decide whether to start the process toward a binding separation referendum—not independence itself. Carney warned that outside forces are seeking to divide Canada, amid tensions with the U.S. Immigration: Ottawa may raise intake targets after population growth hit its slowest pace since the Second World War. New Express Entry rules, effective Nov. 3, will give eligible high-wage workers an edge, as immigration policy becomes a flashpoint in provincial politics. Steel Jobs: Ottawa says Cleveland-Cliffs could be forced to sell its Canadian assets if it proceeds with plans to cut up to 500 Stelco jobs, citing commitments made when it bought the Ontario steelmaker. Trade Ties: Canada and India are pushing to conclude a trade pact by year-end, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected in Canada Dec. 11–12. Canadian exports to India rose sharply in the first eight months of 2026.
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