AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade Talks: Ottawa and Washington are racing to avert Trump’s looming 50% tariffs on about $20B in Canadian exports, with negotiators reportedly inching toward a partial deal that could trade tariff relief for commitments on energy, defense and critical minerals. Auto Sector Pressure: Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown says “no deal is better than a bad deal” unless autos are included, as Unifor warns Stellantis is considering major moves affecting the Brampton assembly plant. Port of Montreal Expansion: Construction has begun on a new wharf as the Port of Montreal ramps up a federal “nation-building” project, with DP World involved and $1.16B financing secured. Homelessness & Housing Policy: A letter argues the reimagined Canada Housing Benefit could sharply cut homelessness, as affordable rental shortages keep worsening. Public Safety & Crime: RCMP says Project NoCargo recovered nearly 400 stolen vehicles worth about $28M tied to fraud schemes aimed at overseas exports. Education & Inclusion: A report highlights how AI tools are being used to personalize learning for neurodivergent students. Business & Skills: Canada is also preparing tax-code changes “one bite at a time,” with small-business reforms flagged as a priority.
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