AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTrade Diversification: Canada aims to wrap up a trade pact with India by year-end as it seeks new markets beyond the U.S. Ottawa is also preparing to deepen ties with the EU, with a Montreal summit expected to focus on critical minerals, energy and AI. Immigration: A new C.D. Howe Institute report urges Ottawa to select more newcomers based on skills and economic prospects. Meanwhile, citizenship certificate processing times have climbed to 34 months, though the backlog fell for the first time since December. Security: Three Canadian Armed Forces members are among seven people charged in a Toronto kidnapping investigation tied to an alleged attempt to steal cryptocurrency. Police laid 82 charges and recovered military ammunition, firearms and other items. Energy: Ottawa is set to commit $100 million to help develop offshore wind projects in Nova Scotia and attract private investment. Indigenous Business: A new report says Indigenous entrepreneurs could help deliver Canada’s $125-billion nation-building investment agenda, but need better access to capital, contracts and guidance.
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