AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWildfire smoke fallout and politics: Canadian wildfire smoke continues to choke parts of the U.S., with Michigan reporting improving conditions after days of alerts, while the cross-border blame game escalates as U.S. President Donald Trump links the haze to tariff threats and demands Canada “pay” for wildfire pollution. Heat and air-quality warnings: Environment Canada expanded heat warnings across southern B.C. (including Fraser Valley and parts of Vancouver Island/Greater Victoria) as records fell, while smoke and fog advisories hit multiple regions, including Alberta where dense fog cut visibility to near-zero at times. Severe weather risk in Ontario: A yellow severe thunderstorm watch covers Toronto and much of southern Ontario, warning of heavy rainfall, damaging wind gusts and large hail. Clean-energy and infrastructure moves: Canada joined the UK-led Global Combat Air Programme as an observer nation, while Ottawa also pushed trade capacity via the Port of Vancouver Gateway Strategy, including plans to expand Roberts Bank Terminal 2 and strengthen environmental protections. Water protection on the ground: Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Manitoba completed a second 2026 aquatic invasive species roadside inspection blitz on Highway 1 to stop zebra and quagga mussels. Climate-smart housing: The federal government is funding a LEED Gold staff housing build in Iqaluit, aiming for more efficient, sustainable homes.
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