AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWestern Premiers Summit: Western premiers and northern leaders are heading to Alberta’s Kananaskis for a two-day meeting on trade, energy security and “nation-building,” but the big backdrop is Alberta’s separatism push—Premier Danielle Smith has set an Oct. 19 referendum question on whether to remain in Canada or start the constitutional process for a binding separation vote, with B.C. Premier David Eby calling it awkward and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew urging a “big old hug” for Canada. Public Safety: Saskatchewan RCMP say Edmonton police arrested Brett McCallum (also known as Nigel McCallum) and charged him with second-degree murder in the Pelican Narrows death of Jaden Custer. World Cup Build-Up: Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to Ottawa for the trophy tour as Canada gears up for June matches in Toronto. Sports & Culture: Bruno Mars’ Toronto show was postponed Saturday due to severe weather, with Sunday’s concert still expected; and Saskatchewan’s adoption modernization plan is out for public input until June 2.
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