AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoB.C. Energy Fight: The NDP’s proposed natural gas royalty hikes are drawing sharp pushback from the natural gas sector, with critics warning higher rates could deter long-term drilling and even shift LNG volumes toward Alberta and Saskatchewan. Canada–Europe LNG: Canada signed a landmark deal to supply Germany with 1 million tonnes of LNG annually from the Ksi Lisims project, with shipments expected in the early 2030s—another sign Europe is hunting for steadier energy sources. Defence Procurement: Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa is moving to create Canadian defence “champions” and is in talks to buy Swedish Saab airborne early warning aircraft instead of U.S. options, aiming to rebuild domestic capacity. First Nations Energy Readiness: Saskatchewan First Nations leaders say involvement in upcoming energy projects, including nuclear, will be a top priority to secure community benefits. Trade With India: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal wrapped meetings in Canada focused on CEPA talks and a push to triple bilateral trade to $50B by 2030. Safety Watch: A TSB report on a fatal B.C. helicopter crash found the pilot abbreviated a safety checklist and was distracted by a cellphone.
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