AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCanada–U.S. Trade War: After Ottawa and Washington walked away from talks, the U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, with Canada promising “dollar-for-dollar” retaliation starting Sept. 8—sparking anxiety for border towns and businesses already planning for higher costs and fewer deals. Weather Watch: Environment Canada issued heavy-rain and thunderstorm alerts across parts of B.C., southern Ontario (20–40 mm), and the Thompson/Shuswap regions, with flooding and power-outage risks. Health Access: A new survey finds more than half of Canadians delayed or skipped care, with distance and wait times driving rural residents to travel farther for specialists. Mental Health Innovation: Field Trip Health in Sault Ste. Marie delivered its first MDMA-assisted psychotherapy session, aiming to bring trauma treatment options to northern Ontario without long-distance travel. Community Science: A Fredericton watershed group is running a moth-monitoring project, using resident photos to track local biodiversity. Sports: Canada’s Humana-Paredes and Wilkerson lost their Montreal Elite16 semifinal and will play for bronze.
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