AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoResidential Schools & Sixties Scoop: Survivors and leaders marked National Day of Action in Winnipeg, marching and calling for long-term federal funding for residential school investigations, healing, and community supports. B.C. Health Policy: B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne says a planned downtown Vancouver overdose prevention site at 900 Helmcken St. won’t open, while a mobile service continues amid city and business concerns. Ebola Border Measures: Canada moved to tighten travel rules as the outbreak worsens, including bans and quarantine steps for travellers from Ebola-affected regions. Energy & Trade: Canada signed a major LNG deal with Germany for one million tonnes annually from the Ksi Lisims project, with shipments expected in the early 2030s. Defence Procurement: Prime Minister Mark Carney outlined a framework to create Canadian defence “champions” and boost domestic supply chains as Ottawa rebuilds the sector. Alcohol Use in B.C.: A new B.C. health officer report says alcohol consumption hit a 20-year low, but residents still drink above the national average. Alberta Separation Politics: Western premiers met as Alberta’s separatism push continues, with Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew urging a pause on referendum talk to focus on major projects. Indigenous Rights in Courts: The Supreme Court of Canada agreed to hear a case testing how UNDRIP applies to B.C.’s mineral tenure system.
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