AGP Executive Report
Last update: 24 minutes agoCanada–U.S. Trade Talks: With a tariff deadline looming, Dominic LeBlanc and chief negotiator Janice Charette stayed in Washington as they tried to close a deal and avoid fresh costs hitting B.C., Ontario and Quebec. Housing & Infrastructure Funding: Ottawa and Ontario pledged $1B to help “non-development charge” municipalities build roads, bridges and water systems to unlock more homes. Campus Safety & Antisemitism: Toronto Metropolitan University set up a task force to respond to an external review after campus expression and antisemitism concerns, including disruptions tied to a coordinated protest. Media/Marketing & Consumer Promotions: Chipotle is bringing back “Chipotle IQ” for Aug. 18–20, offering more than $1M in free food and prizes for Rewards members in Canada and the U.S. Local Community & Culture: Vancouver’s Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden marked its 40th anniversary, while Sudbury’s Flour Mill Community Farm expanded for its 10th season with more youth jobs and programming. Public Safety: OPP reported a potentially life-threatening collision on Lake Couchiching and charged multiple impaired drivers after a busy weekend.
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