AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade Talks: Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and U.S. Trade Rep. Jamieson Greer are set to meet Sunday as a tariff deadline looms, with Washington threatening 50% levies starting Aug. 19 unless Canada lifts retaliatory measures tied to liquor, supply-managed dairy and some vehicle quotas. Workforce & Training: Ottawa is adding $2.1M to expand skilled trades training in Alberta and B.C., aiming to help more than 1,000 young Canadians prepare for Red Seal apprenticeships. Housing Infrastructure: Canada and Ontario are investing $1B to help non-development-charge municipalities build roads, bridges and water systems to unlock more homes. Public Safety (Kids): New national data says 10 children died in 2025 from e-scooter and e-bike use, with 57 severe injuries involving prolonged hospital stays, ICU care or death. Health & Tech Misuse: A Quebec man was ordered to pay $1,000 after filing arguments that included fake court decisions generated by ChatGPT. Climate & Health: Nova Scotia is partnering with St. Francis Xavier University to cut landfill methane by measuring emissions and testing recovery strategies.
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