AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCanada–Philippines Energy & Mining: President Marcos courted Canadian investors in Vancouver, pitching mining, critical minerals and clean energy ties, including about $14M for solar expansion and exploration at B2Gold’s Masbate Gold Project. World Cup Focus: Canada opens the Round of 16 against Morocco in Houston (July 4, 1 p.m. ET, FOX) after a stoppage-time win over South Africa; Morocco advanced on penalties vs the Netherlands, setting up a high-stakes quarterfinal chase. Energy Policy Watch: A Fraser Institute study says Alberta’s carbon pricing is erasing oil-sands competitiveness versus Texas and New Mexico, landing as pipeline plans move forward. NATO & Ukraine: NATO leaders are signaling major new military financing for Ukraine, with Canada and European allies pledging $80B over two years ahead of the Ankara summit. Defense Spending: NATO chief Mark Rutte says Canada and Europe could add $250B in defense spending over the next two years. Sports Beyond Soccer: Canada’s NBA-led roster rolled past Puerto Rico 110–84 in FIBA qualifiers, powered by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 26 points.
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