AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoChurchill Falls Deal: Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador reached a tentative agreement to jointly develop Churchill River power, with Ottawa backing up to $10B for upgrades, new hydro, wind and transmission—aimed at boosting clean electricity and ending a decades-long dispute. Alberta Data Centre Clash: Alberta’s utility regulator rejected a massive gas power plant tied to an AI data centre near Olds, saying the location isn’t in the public interest. Energy & Climate Costs: Canada’s inflation hit 3% in July, with gasoline and other costs rising amid fallout from the US-Iran war and tariff pressure looming. Health-Care Policy: Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel says Alberta’s dual-practice model raises concerns about protecting the Canada Health Act. Wildfire Readiness: Ontario Premier Doug Ford urged buying at least 60 water bombers for a national wildfire fleet. Public Safety: A temporary emergency department is set to return to Dauphin, Man., by Labour Day after flood damage. Sports: Toronto FC hosts Charlotte FC, while Vancouver’s Whitecaps face Houston Dynamo in a matchup shaped by recent shutout form. Courtroom Fallout: B.C. Supreme Court awarded more than $1M in damages over a 2022 neighbour shooting that left lifelong injuries.
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