AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade War: The U.S. is banning Canadian dairy, most alcohol and some motorcycles starting Sept. 29, after Ottawa’s retaliatory tariffs kicked in Tuesday on about $27.6B of U.S. goods (15% to 50%), with targets including steel, aluminum and dairy like cheese. Bombardier Pressure: Trump also renewed threats to block Bombardier aircraft sales in the U.S. unless more production is moved to the U.S., despite the company’s large U.S. supplier footprint. Local Budget Debate: Edmonton councillors heard public feedback on the next four-year budget, with residents split on what counts as “core services,” even as tariff fallout looms. Community & Culture: Pembroke’s fiddle and stepdance contest debuted as the Canadian Fiddle and Stepdance Championship. Health Watch: A study links higher blood levels of xylitol to increased risk of heart attacks, stroke and cardiovascular death. Scam Alert: Hamilton warned residents about fraudulent city invoices and payment requests. Indigenous Heritage: A woolly dog pelt tied to B.C. First Nations is returning to display at UBC’s Museum of Anthropology on loan from the Smithsonian.
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