AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMAID Oversight in B.C.: British Columbia’s MAID Oversight Unit flagged 350 severe euthanasia/assisted-suicide compliance errors in 2024, including cases where practitioners didn’t properly review relationships between requesters and witnesses, prompting “education” for some providers and raising public-safety concerns. Public Safety Telecom Accountability: Bell Canada told regulators that a July 22 Manitoba 911 outage (84 missed calls) led to no “critical incidents or adverse public safety outcomes,” saying staff identified missed calls and followed up in real time after two independent infrastructure failures. Refugee Health Coverage: Ottawa reinstated full coverage for some Interim Federal Health Program services for refugees, but doctors say it still falls short—many needs like dental care, eyeglasses, and mental health counselling remain under-covered. Parliamentary Budget Office Review: The PBO agreed to review Gordie Howe Bridge costs after an NDP request, including contract changes, legal actions, and overruns. Campus Antisemitism Findings: A government-commissioned report says 96% of Jewish university students surveyed experienced or witnessed antisemitism in the past year, with many reporting universities aren’t taking it seriously. Wildfire Reality Check: Experts warn Canada will keep facing intense wildfire seasons as climate-driven conditions worsen, even as new prevention and firefighting tools are deployed.
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