AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHigh-Speed Rail Backlash: An Ottawa Sun column says Ottawa’s decades-long push for Ontario–Quebec high-speed rail keeps ending in political “train wrecks,” highlighting why big transit promises keep stalling. Commonwealth Games Glory: Canada added more combat-sport medals as Laurence Biron won women’s judo gold and boxing saw Scarlett Delgado and Marie-Bathoul Al-Ahmadieh take silver, while Priya won gold in the 60kg final. CFL Shake-Up in Ottawa: The Ottawa Redblacks fired defensive co-ordinator Will Fields after an 0-7 start, with Jeff Reinebold taking over defence and Nate Taylor moving to special teams. Immigration Rule Change: IRCC tightened the C20 reciprocal work-permit exemption, requiring foreign workers to already be employed by the overseas company before qualifying. Mining Boost for Northern Ontario: Ottawa approved Canada Nickel’s Crawford mine near Timmins, expected to draw $5B in investment and create 4,000 jobs. Weather Watch: Long-weekend forecasts warn of showers and possible thunderstorms across parts of Ontario and Quebec. Sports Spotlight: Toronto FC drew NYCFC 1-1 in a match featuring Niklas Dorsch’s debut.
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