AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEnergy & Industry: LNG Canada has reached a Final Investment Decision for Phase 2, doubling capacity from 14 to 28 million tonnes a year in Kitimat, B.C., with commercial operations targeted for the early 2030s. Trade & Politics: U.S. President Donald Trump says Canada “calls all the time” and is “one of the worst” trade partners, while new U.S. import restrictions on Canadian alcohol, dairy and vehicles take effect Sept. 29 and Trump predicts a deal within weeks. Economy & Jobs: New modelling says electrifying Canada—by expanding clean power—could add up to $3 trillion to the economy by 2050 and support 1.6 million jobs. Health & AI: Loblaw’s PC Health launched an AI chatbot, reporting 100,000+ questions in its first week, as experts warn about data use and limited regulation. Courts & Justice: An Ontario woman convicted in 2002 in the death of her infant son is appealing, arguing shaken-baby evidence is now in grave doubt. Immigration: Canada issued 733 invitations to Provincial Nominee Programme candidates in a Sept. 28 Express Entry draw, with a 725 CRS cutoff. International Affairs: Canada co-hosted a Toronto conference focused on returning Ukrainian children and detained civilians/POWs. Quebec Election: With six days left before Oct. 5, Quebec candidates are in the final stretch amid ongoing interference claims.
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