AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNational Unity: About 75% of Alberta voters rejected separation. Premier Danielle Smith says separatists should leave the United Conservative Party, while 53% backed seeking more provincial control over immigration. Prime Minister Mark Carney hasn’t ruled out a Quebec-style deal. Quebec Politics: Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon was sworn in as premier, naming an independence minister and renewing his promise of a referendum. The lieutenant-governor skipped the ceremony at his request. Cost of Living: Food banks reported a record 2.35 million monthly visits in 2026, up 117% since 2019; children accounted for nearly 776,000 visits a month. Trade and Economy: Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced an $8.7-billion package for steel, auto and critical-mineral industries hit by U.S. tariffs. Ottawa also pledged up to $254 million for upgrades to New Brunswick’s Saint John Trade Corridor. Inflation climbed to 3.1% as gasoline prices surged, raising expectations of a Bank of Canada rate hike.
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