AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWildfire fallout & U.S. pressure: Trump again threatened tariffs/damages over wildfire smoke, while Ontario Premier Doug Ford called the move “rubbish” and U.S. lawmakers pushed back, as smoke and air-quality alerts continued to ripple across the U.S. and Canada. Environmental approvals: Quebec and Ottawa agreed to streamline environmental assessments for major projects, aiming to cut duplication and speed reviews. Family support: Canada Child Benefit payments are increasing for 2026-27, with higher maximums for kids under 6 and ages 6-17, including updates for provinces like Manitoba, Ontario, and the Northwest Territories. Oil & trade talks: Alberta and Saskatchewan were urged to make the “most compelling” case for supplying the U.S. with more oil, with U.S. ambassador Pete Hoekstra speaking in Edmonton. Courts & pharma: The Supreme Court of Canada clarified patent rules around medical treatment methods in a Pharmascience v. Janssen decision, while Health Canada approved generic Ozempic (semaglutide) from Aspen Pharmacare. Earthquake: A magnitude 5.6 quake struck off Vancouver Island; no tsunami risk reported. Tech & money advice: New data says many young Canadians are using AI for mortgage/financial advice more than licensed brokers, raising concerns about regulation. Public services: RCMP unveiled a refreshed look for front-line vehicles, rolling out later this summer.
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