AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCanada-U.K.-France Israel settlement trade bans: The UK says it will stop trade with “illegal” Israeli settlements and target specific firms and individuals tied to settlement expansion; France confirms it will end trade with settlements alongside 11 other countries, framing it as a security move for both Israelis and Palestinians. Viral Surrey landlord dispute: In Surrey, B.C., an Indian-origin woman identified as Raj Tiwana was arrested after viral Instagram videos show an alleged tenant-landlady confrontation that escalated from a barbecue argument to alleged unauthorized entry and assault; police say they attended multiple times and stress it’s not about “beef, meat, religion, or ideology.” Canada-U.S. trade war & marcom fallout: With tariffs and product bans intensifying, Canadian political and business messaging is shifting toward “pivot” and “Fortress North America” themes, while U.S. tourism marketing to Canadians is struggling amid the souring relationship. Alberta referendum advertising: Alberta launched a $4M campaign urging Yes votes on nine Oct. 19 referendum questions, using TV/radio/social/print and mailers. Media/creative industry: TIFF continues to drive Canadian film promotion, including Jay Baruchel’s “The Stunt Driver,” with trade tensions even feeding into on-screen dialogue.
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