AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoChina Trade: Ottawa and Beijing extended their market-access deal to the end of 2028, preserving access for Canadian farm and seafood exports while allowing certain Chinese steel and aluminum into Canada. U.S. Trade: Democrats’ midterm gains have raised hopes for tariff relief, but Ottawa says its strategy is unchanged: negotiations with the Trump administration continue alongside efforts to diversify trade. Carney says talks have intensified, though B.C.’s incoming premier sees no quick end to the dispute. Food Affordability: A Salvation Army survey found 31% of Canadians are skipping meals or eating less because of grocery costs, up from 27% last year; the rate rises to 41% among adults aged 18 to 34. Asylum Rules: Ottawa has introduced a 60-day deadline for asylum claims as applications fall, part of a broader push to speed decisions.
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