AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade War: Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on about $20B (15%, 25%, 50%) of U.S. goods kicked in just after midnight, hitting items like steel and aluminum, dairy, appliances, farm equipment and electronics after talks stalled. Bombardier Pressure: As Ottawa’s tariffs take effect, Donald Trump escalated the fight by threatening to block Bombardier aircraft sales in the U.S., drawing immediate pushback from a Republican senator citing Bombardier’s U.S. jobs and supply chain. Prairie Tax Hit: Saskatchewan moved to apply its 50% retaliatory tax on American liquor to retailers using the province’s online ordering system. School Safety (Alberta): Food Allergy Canada is urging nationwide rules after Alberta’s law requires schools to stock epinephrine devices for emergencies. Ontario Education Changes: Ontario’s back-to-school rollout includes new high school assessment rules, including mandatory final written exams for many courses. Local Ottawa Safety: West Ottawa residents are calling for upgrades at a fatal crash intersection, including a petition for a traffic light. Sports: The Toronto Blue Jays and Athletics are in a tight series after Toronto’s late-game struggles.
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