AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCanada–U.S. Defence Rift: The Trump administration says it’s pausing the Permanent Joint Board on Defence, accusing Canada of not making “credible progress” on defence commitments—an abrupt move that’s already sparked pushback from Canadian politicians. Local Governance: North Vancouver is fighting back against B.C.’s Ports Property Tax Act, saying capped port taxes are costing it about $4.6M a year. Transit & Accessibility: Vancouver’s plan to remove 13 bus stops along Hastings Street is drawing concern from Downtown Eastside groups, who warn it could block access to essential services. Business & Jobs: Canfor’s Vida AB will permanently close two sawmills in Sweden, cutting capacity as it concentrates production. Tech & Policy: Bill C-22 is again in the spotlight, with critics warning it could scare off AI and cloud investment. Health & Weather: Environment Canada has issued a “first heat event” warning for parts of southern Ontario. Sports: Toronto Tempo notch a first-ever road win over the Sparks as Brittney Sykes scores 38.
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