AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAlberta Referendum: Voters head to the polls Oct. 19 on 10 questions about immigration and the province’s powers. Critics say the wording is hard to follow, as economic frustration continues to fuel separatism. Trade: International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu is leading nearly 300 Canadian business delegates to India, with Ottawa aiming to reach a free-trade deal by year-end and expand exports beyond the U.S. Defence: France says it is open to closer procurement ties with Canada, despite its push for European-made arms, and has offered to share expertise as Canada builds its defence industry. Belleville Shooting: A police source says the former soldier who attacked a synagogue last month did not have a firearms licence. The investigation into the deadly, hate-motivated attack continues. Wildlife Protection: A new study finds federal decisions on species-at-risk protections are routinely delayed: of 288 assessments since 2017, only 17 reached cabinet within recommended timelines.
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