AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTrade-Tariff Fallout: Canada’s retaliatory tariffs are set to hit more than 700 U.S. products entering Canada (CA$27.6B in annual imports) starting Sept. 8, with duties ranging from 15% to 50%—and analysts say Ottawa’s package is broader than Washington’s. UN Education & Maps: The UN General Assembly backed a “Correct the Map” switch toward the Equal Earth projection, with the U.S. voting no; the change is aimed at how schools and media portray land area—making Africa appear larger and parts of North America/Europe smaller. Port Expansion vs. Environment: Canada is moving toward designating Vancouver’s Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion as a project of national interest, which could speed approvals, while environmental groups warn it may bypass protections for at-risk species. Student Costs & RESP Push: Back-to-school spending is higher than expected for many families, and coverage highlights how RESPs and Canada Education Savings Grants can help manage post-secondary costs. STEM in Schools: A 17-year-old Canadian won the Stockholm Junior Water Prize for an AI-assisted robot that pulls plastic from water while protecting aquatic life.
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