AGP Executive Report
Last update: 30 minutes agoMilitary & Sovereignty: Canada is moving to expand its armed forces and Arctic readiness as relations with the U.S. cool, with tens of billions earmarked for modernization and a bigger presence. Submarines Deal: Ottawa has tapped Germany’s TKMS to supply 12 new submarines, a major procurement meant to strengthen maritime defence and industry links. Heat & Smoke: Environment Canada issued more heat and wildfire-smoke warnings across southern Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec, urging people to limit outdoor time and watch for health impacts. Wildfire Research: Canadian researchers say planting aspen near communities and key infrastructure could slow fires and reduce severity. Immigration Tools: IRCC launched an interactive portal to help travellers instantly figure out whether they need a visa, eTA or exemption. Health & Research: Health Canada approved the first generic semaglutide for weight loss, while HDT Bio is advancing a Canadian glioblastoma clinical program with McGill. Local Economy: Great Lakes Helicopter broke ground on a new maintenance hangar at Waterloo airport. Sports (Canada): Sophia Jensen and Brianna Hennessy won silver at the canoe sprint and Para canoe World Cup in Montreal; Portugal beat Canada 38-14 in Nations Cup rugby.
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