AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoShooting Investigation (Toronto): Police say the Salsa on St. Clair festival shooting left two dead and four injured, but nearly two days later there are still no arrests and no suspect info as officers continue looking for those responsible. Labour Dispute (Metro Vancouver): Metro Vancouver outside workers are threatening a full-scale indefinite strike starting Tuesday if talks with the regional district don’t move fast, with picket lines expanding to key facilities. Health Labour (B.C.): The BC Nurses’ Union has widened job action to Vancouver Island, adding picket lines at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and setting further pickets for Victoria-area sites. Defence & Procurement (Ottawa): Canada has signed a $564M deal with Kongsberg to arm its next-generation F-35 fleet with Joint Strike Missiles. Energy & Industry (Alberta/Ottawa): Alberta, Ottawa and major oilsands producers signed an MOU to advance the Pathways carbon capture project, tied to a new West Coast pipeline plan. Immigration Enforcement (Canada): IRCC warns that working without proper authorization can trigger removal, a permanent fraud record and a five-year ban. International Relations (Canada/U.S./China): The U.S.-Canada Gordie Howe Bridge is set to open July 27 after a toll agreement, while China confirms visa-free entry for Canadian and British visitors starting Feb. 17. Sports (National): Canada’s women stayed unbeaten at the sitting volleyball worlds with a 3-0 win over Japan.
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