AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWildfire Smoke & Heat: Toronto was ranked the worst major city for air quality as wildfire smoke turned skies hazy yellow, with officials urging people to stay indoors and closing pools and events; smoke also pushed into parts of the U.S. Northern Ontario Fire Damage: Evacuations and major destruction hit multiple First Nations communities in northwestern Ontario, while a CN train crew was rescued after flames threatened the route. Economy Watch: The Bank of Canada held its key rate at 2.25%, saying growth is improving but warning risks from the Middle East and uncertain U.S. trade. Immigration Changes: Canada paused new parent and grandparent sponsorship applications for this year, and the Hong Kong PR pathway nears its Aug. 31 close with applicants still waiting. Energy & Industry: Ontario’s energy minister says consultation will be met for a proposed Alberta-to-Sarnia pipeline; LNG Canada is moving ahead with Indigenous equity options. Business & Jobs: Lactalis Canada will buy Agropur’s fine cheese business; Canada also opened recruitment for dozens of federal jobs, with some roles paying six figures. Education & Safety: A Saskatchewan teacher’s lawsuit alleges a school division and union failed to protect her after she was stabbed with a needle.
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