AGP Executive Report
Last update: 28 minutes agoCanada–U.S. Trade War: The U.S. announced a Sept. 29 ban on Canadian dairy, most alcohol and motorcycles, while Ottawa’s retaliatory tariffs are already in force—pushing the relationship into one of its tensest stretches in decades. Canada–U.S. After 9/11: Twenty-five years after Canada helped stranded passengers during the Sept. 11 attacks, tensions over tariffs and procurement rules are reshaping the alliance. Middle East Trade Sanctions: Canada joined the UK and France in banning goods from “illegal” Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, targeting services tied to settlement expansion. Indigenous Identity Court Fight: An appeals court heard arguments in an Indigenous identity defamation case involving university professors, weighing free speech against claims of fraudulent ancestry. AI and Art Policy: A Western Canadian comic convention is banning sales of AI-generated artwork, requiring vendor waivers and booth checks. Data Centres Framework: Ottawa rolled out national principles for responsible data centre development, aiming to protect ratepayers, limit water use and ensure local benefits. Sport & Culture: Canada’s sport funding push continues with major announcements, while TIFF spotlights Indigenous talent and new films.
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