AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCanada-U.S. Trade War: Canada’s retaliatory tariffs kicked in Tuesday on about C$27.6B (US$20B) of American imports, with duties of 15%, 25% and 50% hitting sectors like steel and aluminum, cheese and other dairy, appliances, electronics and more—after Ottawa matched Washington’s “dollar-for-dollar” approach when talks stalled. Bombardier Pressure: Hours before the tariffs took effect, Donald Trump threatened to block Bombardier jet sales in the U.S. unless the company builds in America, escalating the dispute beyond trade into aerospace. Ottawa Election Priorities: In Ottawa’s municipal race, residents told CBC Ottawa they want fixes for unreliable buses and a train that keeps breaking down, plus upgrades for fast-growing neighbourhoods. School Epinephrine Push: Food Allergy Canada is calling for laws requiring all schools to stock epinephrine devices, pointing to Alberta’s 2020 requirement as a model. Local Safety Demand: West Ottawa residents are renewing calls for safety upgrades at a fatal intersection after a three-vehicle crash killed a 31-year-old. Sports: The Toronto Blue Jays host the Athletics with a 1-0 series lead, while Vancouver’s Whitecaps face LA Galaxy in Western Conference action.
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