AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTrade Talks: Mark Carney says negotiations with the U.S. have intensified, with Washington dropping some demands and offering more. Donald Trump says a deal is close, but key issues remain. Immigration: Ottawa is streamlining asylum applications with a single online process and a 60-day filing deadline, as claims fell 52% in the first eight months of 2026 compared with a year earlier. Industry: Japan’s Umios plans to buy Nova Scotia-based High Liner Foods for C$27 a share and says it will keep the company’s headquarters in the province. In New Brunswick, the closure of Nackawic’s pulp mill puts 350 jobs at risk and leaves the town facing an uncertain future. Household Finances: A Salvation Army survey found 31% of Canadians skipped meals or reduced portions because of grocery costs, up from 27% last year. Canada-EU Ties: Ottawa and Brussels have launched a new partnership to deepen cooperation on trade, energy, technology and security.
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