AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 minutes agoCricket Governance Shock: The ICC has suspended Cricket Canada’s membership immediately after “serious breaches” tied to governance obligations, though Canadian teams can still play in sanctioned events. Economy & Politics: New data shows Canada’s real GDP contracted again, reviving recession debate; Pierre Poilievre says the government is dodging accountability and calls for an emergency debate. Immigration Backlash Poll: A federal survey finds 47% of Canadians think “too many” immigrants are coming, with views shifting when respondents hear the planned 380,000 permanent residents this year. Ebola Travel Disruption: Montreal’s Congolese community says Ebola-related travel restrictions have derailed plans, including an international student blocked from returning to school. Defence Industry Moves: Thales Canada and Lockheed Martin Canada advance River-class destroyer sonar work, while Canada also weighs major fighter modernization changes and Airbus floats helicopter manufacturing in Canada. Energy & Trade: Statistics Canada reports natural gas exports to non-U.S. markets hit record levels in March, and Canada’s Mercosur free-trade talks advanced in Toronto. Sports Spotlight: Nova Scotia’s Jacob Shaffelburg makes Canada’s 2026 World Cup squad; Canada also faces late World Cup injury reshuffles ahead of friendlies vs Uzbekistan.
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