AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoAI Strategy Watch: Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada’s long-delayed national AI strategy will be released next week, laying out pillars from privacy and online safety to building a “sovereign AI foundation.” Defence Pivot: Canada will buy Sweden’s Saab GlobalEye early-warning aircraft instead of a U.S. option, as Ottawa pushes to reduce reliance on American defence supply chains. Energy Exports: Canada signed a major deal to supply Germany with LNG from the Ksi Lisims project—up to 1 million tonnes a year for 20 years—boosting Europe’s energy security and Canada’s push beyond U.S. markets. Trade Tensions: The U.S. is starting USMCA talks with Mexico while excluding Canada, and Washington says tariffs will remain, keeping uncertainty high for Canadian exporters. Cost of Living & Travel: A TD survey finds 35% of Canadians plan to spend less this summer, with fuel and airfare costs driving the cutbacks. Ebola Border Measures: Canada and the Bahamas imposed temporary travel restrictions tied to Ebola, including 90-day entry bans for residents from affected countries. Sports & Community: Claire Meadows was named assistant coach for Canada’s U18 women’s basketball team, and Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2026 inductees.
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