AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMedia & Jobs: Rogers Sports and Media is cutting 230 positions nationwide, including shutting six radio stations, a fresh hit to local news capacity. Politics & Appointments: PM Mark Carney appointed New Brunswick doctor Dr. Rodney Ouellette to the Senate and also moved to expand the criteria for future Senate appointments. Energy & Housing: Northwest BC’s LNG, mining and transmission push is colliding with a housing crunch in Terrace and Prince Rupert, with mayors warning governments are moving faster than local housing plans. Defence & Procurement: Conservatives accuse the Liberals of relying on announcements over contracts after Canada named TKMS as preferred supplier for its new submarine fleet. Trade & Security: Canada says it has “no basis” for Trump’s forced-labour tariffs, pointing to existing bans and supply-chain measures. Crime & Diplomacy: A US-led crackdown tied to India-based syndicates has resulted in 24 arrests across multiple countries, linked to the Nijjar assassination case. Weather & Flooding: Manitoba reports water levels are dropping on most creeks and rivers as flood cleanup continues, with damage assessment ongoing. Business & Tech: RBC announced Tarek A. Robbiati will join its board as of Sept. 1, 2026.
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