AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoStudy Permit Scrutiny: Canada tightens financial checks for international students, ordering officers to verify the source of funds and request extra documents when needed. Critical Minerals: Ottawa gives final federal approval to Canada Nickel’s Crawford mine, set to become the largest nickel project in the Western world. Banking & Labour: Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem defends the use of replacement workers after labour board rulings over security staffing during a strike. Economy Watch: StatsCan reports GDP rose 0.3% in May, with a June advance estimate pointing to continued rebound, though tariffs could cool momentum. Trade Tensions: U.S. unions urge Trump to reconsider proposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, warning the move could deepen the Canada-U.S. divide. Food Security: A new national food strategy targets a more resilient, affordable system, but critics say it underplays the advisory support farmers need. Arctic Security: Canada is urged to confront Russia’s Arctic ambitions as NATO pledges more maritime protection. Sports & Culture: Halifax Wanderers sign Caden Trestrail; Gordie Howe Bridge opens as cross-border traffic resumes amid tariff uncertainty; and the SOCAN Polaris Song Prize short list names five Canadian acts.
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