AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCanada-EU diplomacy: Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to speak with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the OceanEye International Alliance event at the UN, as the EU pushes an “associate member” path for Canada. U.S.-Canada tensions: Donald Trump again attacked Canada on Truth Social, saying it’s “destroying itself” by letting in large numbers of people “unchecked and unvetted,” while Carney’s EU push draws fresh attention. Immigration rules at the border: IRCC says visitor screening uses a national, risk-based framework with 40+ country criteria, aiming to manage surging application volumes. Arctic defence buildout: Canada plans a $5-billion RCAF forward base in Iqaluit from 2029 to 2040, with new runway, fuel, hangars and operations facilities. Indigenous rights & climate: Amnesty International Canada calls for an Ontario public inquiry after wildfire impacts on First Nations, and a new report argues Indigenous governance is key to climate resilience. Culture & community: Lonely Planet names Quebec among its 2027 travel picks, while a Lakehead University event marks the Supreme Court’s Powley decision on Métis harvesting rights.
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