AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNational Security: Ottawa unveiled Canada’s first national security strategy in more than 20 years, promising stronger defence, intelligence and economic resilience. The Auditor General warned separately that military ammunition stocks have critical gaps affecting readiness and NATO commitments. Canada-EU Ties: At a Montreal summit, Mark Carney and EU leaders agreed to deepen cooperation, but dropped the proposed “associate member” label amid opposition within the bloc. Economy: The Bank of Canada raised its key rate to 2.5 per cent, its first hike since 2023, as inflation pressures rise. Ottawa also pledged up to $1.6 billion for Toronto-based AI firm Cohere, aiming to strengthen Canada’s secure, domestic AI capacity. Trade: Canada and the United Arab Emirates signed a trade agreement expected to boost bilateral commerce. Carney said Canada is not yet ready to sign a trade deal with the U.S. Public Safety: A father and his two daughters were shot in a Toronto home invasion, while a traffic agent was killed by a dump truck while directing traffic. Wildfires: More than 5,400 fires burned about 4.5 million hectares across Canada this year, prompting over 33,000 evacuations.
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