AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 minutes agoChild Safety & Privacy: Canada’s federal government is moving ahead with a plan to bar under-16s from social media unless platforms meet safety safeguards, with regulators also scrutinizing AI tools after Grok sexual deepfakes were found to violate Canadian privacy law. Cross-Border Trade: Trade minister Dominic LeBlanc says Canada isn’t an “idle spectator” as CUSMA renewal talks near the July 1 deadline. Infrastructure & Public Safety: The Gordie Howe International Bridge opening is delayed again due to “outstanding issues,” while the Canadian Coast Guard opened a new $7.6M search-and-rescue station in Port Weller, Ontario. Clean Energy & Industry: Ottawa is funding a national deep geothermal roadmap, and a $5.6M federal-provincial package backs cleaner lithium refining via NESI. Indigenous & Non-Profit Support: Export Development Canada continues partnering with Pow Wow Pitch to help Indigenous entrepreneurs expand internationally. Public Health & Emergencies: WHO says Ebola risk in World Cup host countries is low. Sports & Social Impacts: Ontario officials and advocates are watching for spikes in gambling ads around the World Cup.
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