AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU-Canada Pivot: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told Mark Carney she wants Canada to become the EU’s first “associate member,” aiming to deepen cooperation on tech, defence and energy as U.S. ties get shakier—though EU capitals say they weren’t warned and the meaning of the status is still unclear. Defence Cooperation: Carney’s office says Canada has formally applied to join the U.K.-led Joint Expeditionary Force as a full-time member, and Ottawa is also in talks with Britain to merge defence financing initiatives. Trade & Investment: At the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto, Canada pushed major investor deals and partnerships, including Indonesia-Canada CEPA implementation targeted for late 2026. Public Safety: A diver was hospitalized after a great white shark bite off Percé, Que., and diving operations were suspended for the season. Cybersecurity: RCMP says it’s aware of an FBI probe into a reported dark-web sale of millions of drivers’ licences. Sports: NHL camps kick off with storylines from Auston Matthews’ Leafs reset and the Oilers’ controversy over Alex Formenton and Mike Babcock, while Vancouver Canucks continue a rebuild.
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