AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFlight Disruptions: A U.S. air traffic control communications failure grounded departing flights across the country, suspending U.S.-bound service at several Canadian airports. Nav Canada said Canadian airspace operations remained normal. Trade Tensions: Three former U.S. trade officials, including NAFTA negotiator Carla Hills, urged a court to strike down Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, arguing the administration used an outdated law. Asia-Pacific Push: Mark Carney arrived in Manila seeking trade agreements with the Philippines and ASEAN, as Canada looks to deepen ties with the fast-growing region. Industry and Jobs: Stelco will recall 175 laid-off workers and restart finishing operations at its Hamilton plant on Dec. 1. Separately, Ottawa gave Stellantis 30 days to address its commitments over the Brampton plant sale or face a lawsuit seeking up to $529 million in aid. Immigration: Ottawa announced a pathway to permanent residence for 100,000 workers and families, while making the rural community program permanent with 5,500 spaces. Treaty Rights: Alberta is asking a judge to dismiss Onion Lake Cree Nation’s challenge to the province’s sovereignty act, which the First Nation says violates Treaty 6.
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