AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWildfire Crisis: Thousands have been forced to flee fast-moving wildfires across western US and Canada, including more than 20,000 in B.C.’s Okanagan region, as climate change makes extreme fire weather more likely. Labour Market Watch: Canada’s July job gains were strong on paper (+75,000 jobs, unemployment down to 6.4%), but the Prairies are driving most of the momentum, with Alberta leading. AI Skills Pressure: A new Pearson/AWS report warns of an “AI readiness gap” in Canada—employers struggle to find graduates who can apply AI in real-world settings. Nuclear Debate: An opinion piece backs nuclear energy’s role but argues Ottawa shouldn’t pick “winners,” after the federal strategy leans toward CANDU. Trade & Travel: Canada expanded its air deal with Nigeria for direct flights, while a new travel advisory warns tourists about Taiwan’s mandatory drills and potential fines. Energy & Policy: A report says fossil fuel firms had unprecedented access to Carney’s government, with hundreds of lobbying meetings.
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