AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoJobs and Rates: Canada lost about 68,000 jobs in September, pushing unemployment to 6.5% and raising questions about the Bank of Canada’s next move. National Politics: Mark Carney said Canada’s future will be decided by Canadians after Elon Musk weighed in on separatism. Quebec: The new Parti Québécois government could threaten the proposed Toronto–Quebec City high-speed rail line; Ottawa has also ruled out MAID eligibility solely for mental illness. Trade and Industry: As layoffs mount at Hamilton’s Stelco, a legal expert says Ottawa should consider nationalizing the U.S.-owned steelmaker. Cities: Alberta has ordered Edmonton to roll back infill housing changes, prompting the mayor to warn of provincial overreach. Toronto police data also show pedestrian deaths are up 24% this year. International Affairs: Canada has backed the International Criminal Court after the U.S. announced sanctions targeting the court.
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