AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCanada-Philippines ties: President Marcos wrapped up a “productive” four-day visit to Canada, touting about $2.5B in investment commitments and a new action plan with Ottawa to deepen the strategic partnership. Trade & connectivity: Canada also moved to expand links with Mongolia via a bigger air transport deal, aiming for more direct passenger and cargo flights. Defence procurement: Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to announce Monday the preferred bidder for Canada’s submarine fleet (up to 12 boats), with Germany’s Thyssenkrupp and South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean in the running. Sports—swimming: Summer McIntosh shattered the women’s 200m butterfly world record at Canadian trials, wiping out Liu Zige’s long-standing mark. Sports—soccer: Canada’s World Cup run ended with a 3-0 loss to Morocco in the Round of 16, but fans and players pointed to a breakthrough tournament. Immigration policy: Japan proposed higher residence fees that could hit refugee applicants and groups supporting asylum seekers. Business & jobs: GM Canada says CUSMA is “very important” for keeping the North American auto industry integrated amid U.S. uncertainty over the deal.
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