AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy & Industry: LNG Canada says its Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat has reached a Final Investment Decision, doubling capacity to 28 million tonnes a year. Climate & Economy: New modelling argues electrifying Canada—by expanding clean power—could add up to $3 trillion to the economy by 2050 and support 1.6 million jobs. Indigenous Affairs Spending: A Fraser Institute study says inflation-adjusted federal Indigenous spending rose from $10.3B (2014/15) to $40.8B (2024/25), growing far faster than overall federal spending. Trade Tensions: The U.S. begins bans on nearly $1B in Canadian imports, including liquor, dairy and motorcycles, as the Canada-U.S. trade war escalates. Tech & Health: Loblaw’s PC Health launches a Canada-trained AI chatbot, processing 100,000+ questions in its first week, while experts warn about data and regulation gaps. Politics & Labour: Ottawa’s Building Canada Strong Act (C-39) would let the labour minister end federally regulated work stoppages, drawing union pushback. Indigenous Rights & Nuclear: Kebaowek First Nation pauses UNDRIP consultations over a nuclear project, citing funding and roadblocks.
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