AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUS-Canada Trade War: President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America,” escalating a tariff fight after the collapse of talks; Canadian PM Mark Carney rejected the move, saying the name is rooted in Indigenous history and will stay “Lake Ontario.” Tariffs and Costs: The dispute is already tied to new 50% US tariffs on $20B of Canadian goods and Canada’s planned dollar-for-dollar retaliation, with economists warning the damage could reshape cross-border trade long term. Education and AI: A Fraser Institute survey finds most Canadian teachers say students use AI for take-home work, with many reporting weaker critical thinking. Canada-India Deal Push: Finance ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and François-Philippe Champagne reaffirmed a goal to finish a Canada-India trade deal by end of 2026 and start Bilateral Investment Treaty talks early. Research and Talent: Canada is recruiting dozens of researchers, including many from top US universities, backed by hundreds of millions in federal funding. Public Trust: CBC is facing renewed backlash over internal guidance telling staff to avoid calling 9/11 a “terrorist attack.”
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