AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCanada–U.S. Defence Tension: The U.S. says it’s pausing the Permanent Joint Board on Defense, calling Canada’s progress on defence commitments “not credible,” a move slammed by former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole. Saskatchewan Mobility & Jobs: Saskatchewan travellers get their first-ever direct flights to Halifax this summer, while the province touts results from a national police recruitment ad push. Local Life, Outdoors & Culture: A solo paddler story spotlights women getting into backcountry canoeing, and Coldwater’s library lines up “absurdist fiction” author Josh Hellyer. Health & Tech: Apnimed reports its sleep-apnea pill hit its main goal in late-stage trials. Business & Industry: POET Technologies closes a US$400M investment round, and Canfor’s Vida AB plans sawmill closures in Sweden. Sports & Media: BBC confirms its World Cup 2026 broadcast team and lineup.
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