AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade Talks: The U.S. and Canada say they’re close to a trade deal that could avert threatened 50% tariffs on about $20B in Canadian imports, but key terms aren’t public yet; Trump says the deal is “very fair,” while Prime Minister Mark Carney urges provinces to put U.S. alcohol back on shelves as tariffs are paused until Saturday. Health Policy: Trump has picked Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the FDA, setting up a Senate confirmation fight and raising questions about how her agenda will mesh with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s anti-corporate stance. Child Care Pressure in B.C.: A new report says B.C. is falling behind on universal affordable child care, with families facing long waitlists and big price swings. Indigenous Youth Mental Health: Kids Help Phone launches “End The Silence” to spotlight mental health struggles among Indigenous boys and young men, including a new resource hub. Military Heritage & Community: Whoop-Up Days in Lethbridge hosts the Lord Strathcona’s Horse musical ride, bringing cavalry history to families. Wildfire Response: Coulson Aviation’s planned conversion of retired RCAF CC-130H Hercules aircraft into aerial firefighting tankers could boost Canadian firefighting capacity.
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