AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEU Pivot Amid U.S. Trade War: Prime Minister Mark Carney is exploring a new “associate member” status with the European Union, with EU officials reportedly open to creating a special arrangement as Ottawa tries to reduce dependence on Washington; talks cover freer movement for goods, services and workers plus joint work in energy, AI, defence and critical minerals, and Carney is set to address the European Parliament in Strasbourg and meet Macron in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon. Canada–U.S. Escalation: The U.S. has moved to ban Canadian dairy, alcohol and motorcycles starting Sept. 29, adding to a tariff fight that’s already reshaped cross-border supply chains. Ukraine Support: Canada is reportedly looking to increase financial assistance to Ukraine to strengthen EU ties, while Carney and Zelenskyy deepen defence cooperation, including drone and air-defence plans. Protests at Investment Summit: Hundreds of executives and global asset managers are arriving in Toronto for Carney’s Canada Investment Summit, but unions, Indigenous leaders and climate/housing groups plan demonstrations against putting the economy in CEOs’ hands. Energy/Industry Watch: LNG Canada Phase 2 is nearing a final investment decision as Chinese firms discuss module supply with the Shell-led project’s lead contractor.
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