AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoQuebec Election: Quebec voters head to the polls today, with the Parti Québécois (PQ) looking poised to win and potentially revive independence talks after more than a decade. Parliament Returns: MPs are back in Ottawa as debate resumes on Bill C-39, a sweeping economic and labour bill that would set timelines for federal project decisions and reshape how jobs ministers can intervene in work disputes. Daylight Saving Fight: A new analysis argues Western Canada should keep permanent standard time, warning darker mornings could hurt health, students and the economy. Six Nations Lawsuit: A trial begins in Ontario as Six Nations of the Grand River sues Canada and Ontario over the Haldimand Tract, alleging land was sold off and trust funds mismanaged. Immigration Rules: IRCC says three family relationships qualify for an open work permit for certain foreign workers already in Canada. Trade Watch: India and Canada kick off the fifth CEPA negotiation round in Ottawa, with energy, critical minerals, aerospace and AI on the agenda. Energy Markets: The G7 pledges a coordinated 100-million-barrel oil release, while Canada weighs how it can contribute amid refinery scheduling. Business & Finance: Payments Canada approves six new members, expanding access for payment service providers. Court & Public Safety: A trial starts in Brampton for a man accused in the 2023 Pearson airport gold heist.
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