AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoU.S.-Canada Trade War: President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America,” escalating a tariff fight after trade talks collapsed; Canada’s PM Mark Carney, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul all said the name won’t change north of the border, pointing to the lake’s 400-year-old Indigenous roots. French-Language Trade Tension Eases: Ottawa says the U.S. has withdrawn positions on “discoverability” and labelling, confirming French language and Canadian culture won’t be subject to future trade actions. Canada’s Response on the Ground: Carney says Canada will match tariffs dollar-for-dollar and add support for workers and businesses as the dispute deepens. Nepal Floods: Global Affairs Canada lists 30 Canadians and permanent residents missing after flash floods near the Nepal-China border, including a Vancouver couple on a pilgrimage. Indigenous Rights in B.C.: Elections BC has approved a petition to proceed seeking repeal of B.C.’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. Science & Talent: Six top researchers join the University of Toronto through Ottawa’s Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs program.
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