AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCanada–U.S. Trade War: The White House moves to ban specific Canadian dairy products, alcohol and motorcycles starting Sept. 29, alongside new federal procurement rules that exclude Canadian goods from some U.S. government contracts, as tariffs and counter-tariffs keep escalating. Canada–Ukraine Defence & Industry: Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sign a 100-year partnership declaration in Calgary, with plans for closer defence cooperation, energy collaboration, and a major drone push—Canada says it will work with Ukraine to produce “millions” of drones and create a Canadian drone marketplace for the Canadian Armed Forces and Coast Guard. Public Health: Ottawa announces $5 million to expand HIV self-testing and peer support, aiming to reach people who don’t know their status. Health Research: A Canadian study links repeat COVID infections to higher odds of later respiratory diagnoses. Workplace Safety: Saskatchewan marks Youth Safety Education Day with renewed focus on training young workers to recognize hazards and speak up. Local Health Access: A new team-based primary care clinic opens in Rosetown, Sask., to improve coordinated care. Business/Tech: Loblaw rolls out PC Chat, an AI health Q&A tool built on Canadian clinical guidelines. Sports Controversy: Edmonton Oilers backlash grows after signing Alex Formenton, with fans calling for the team to “do better.”
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