AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCanada–Philippines Trade Talks: Manila says it’s on track to finalize a Canada free-trade agreement by September, with a fourth negotiating round in Canada aimed at locking down remaining market access text. Alcohol Direct-to-Consumer: Nine provinces’ new DTC alcohol sales deal may widen product access, but grocers expect most Canadians to keep buying beer and wine during regular grocery trips. Foreign Influence Registry: Ottawa’s foreign influence transparency registry is now active, with a commissioner overseeing filings and penalties up to $1M for those arranging ties with foreign principals. West Coast Pipeline Fast-Track: The federal government has started the process to designate Alberta’s proposed West Coast oil pipeline as a national interest project, triggering a 30-day notice period. Labour & Strikes: Employer groups are urging Ottawa to let the labour minister preemptively limit strikes in “national public interest” sectors, as WestJet cabin crew action continues to disrupt travel. Arctic & Defence: Canada is moving ahead on Arctic military communications contracting and broader Arctic capacity efforts. Local Business & Community: Meaford signed a $3.24M pre-development deal tied to a pumped-storage project, while Cookstown’s Gussapolooza returns Aug. 21–23. Justice & Environment: Ontario’s Law Foundation named Kerrie Blaise the 2026 Guthrie Award winner for her environmental justice and Indigenous rights legal work.
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