AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade Talks: U.S. President Donald Trump says a phone deal with PM Mark Carney will eliminate tariffs on U.S. agricultural exports to Canada, after a three-day pause on a planned 50% tariff on Canadian goods; details are still being finalized, and Canada’s premiers are pushing for clarity—especially on whether U.S. alcohol returns to provincial shelves. Provincial Labour & Immigration: P.E.I. is seeking public input on new rules to better scrutinize employers using temporary foreign workers, including an employer registry and penalties. Health & Tech in B.C.: Kinetix Medicine says it has bought the first Neurolyser XR system for Vancouver-area patients, with first treatments set for Aug. 26. Legal Aid Challenge (Manitoba): The Canadian Civil Liberties Association is asking Manitoba and Ottawa to face a Charter challenge over underfunded criminal legal aid. Defence-Education Pathways (Ontario): Georgian College and the Royal Canadian Navy announce a collaboration to create clearer training and career pathways. Finance & Governance: RBC hires former York-Simcoe MPP Caroline Mulroney as vice chair, starting Sept. 14. Agriculture & Research: U of Saskatchewan researcher Dr. Bart Lardner wins a top Canadian beef research award; RDAR adds $5.2M to Western Crop Innovations to boost plant breeding. Local Business & Community: Nova Scotia energy minister Marco MacLeod apologizes for misogynistic rap lyrics amid calls for resignation.
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