AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDefence & Industry: Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will buy Saab’s GlobalEye early-warning aircraft, choosing the Swedish-made option over Boeing as Ottawa pivots away from U.S. defence reliance. Energy Trade: Canada reached a deal to supply Germany with LNG from the planned Ksi Lisims project in B.C., with Germany set to buy up to 1 million tonnes a year for 20 years starting in the early 2030s. Public Safety: Canada and the Bahamas are tightening Ebola-linked travel rules, with Canada barring entry for 90 days for travellers from the DRC, Uganda and South Sudan and requiring 21-day quarantine for recent visitors. AI Policy: Ottawa says its long-awaited national AI strategy lands next week, with labour-market impacts on the agenda. Economy & Markets: TSX slipped after fresh U.S. strikes on Iran dampened sentiment, while ICE reported record open interest in natural gas and power markets. Tech & Business: Uber’s president urges faster federal action to move from announcements to approvals, and Canada’s venture capital gap is flagged as an “economic sovereignty” risk. Health & Home: A new explainer warns radon is a silent lung-cancer risk and urges testing. Local Life: Burnaby tightens e-scooter rules on major roads, and Skate Canada names Therese Brisson its new CEO.
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