AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRemembrance Day: Canadians gathered across the country to honour those who served and died. This year marks 25 years since the Afghanistan war began; 159 Canadian service members were killed in the conflict. Arctic Energy: Ottawa is considering whether to lift the Western Arctic offshore drilling moratorium when it expires in 2028. Prime Minister Mark Carney says funding in the federal budget is not a decision to end the ban and any change would involve northern partners. Trade and Diplomacy: Ottawa expanded tariff relief for resource-sector imports and extended the program to 2028. Carney is heading to Ireland, the Philippines, Cambodia and China to advance trade and security ties. Housing: The federal budget drops the Liberals’ stated goal of doubling overall home construction, though the housing minister’s office says the government is still working toward it. The budget instead sets a target to triple non-market housing construction. B.C. Weather: Heavy rain and strong winds continue to threaten the south coast, with more storms forecast and flood watches in parts of the province.
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