AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTruth & Reconciliation: Moose Jaw will host a free National Day for Truth and Reconciliation gathering Sept. 30 at the D.V. Currie VC Armoury, with Indigenous speakers, performers, and a drum group. Defence Procurement: Ottawa has agreed a non-binding term sheet with Saab to advance talks on buying GlobalEye radar aircraft for the RCAF, aiming for six planes and a multi-billion-dollar funding envelope. Labour & Strikes: A proposed federal bill would let the government stop federally regulated strikes and force workers into dispute resolution in the “national interest,” drawing pushback from unions, including in Nunavut. AI & Accountability: B.C. says it will sue OpenAI over its alleged role in the Tumbler Ridge school shooting, after new reporting raised claims about how safeguards could be bypassed. Public Safety Threats: Police are investigating death threats sent to nine Islamic schools across Canada, with hate-crime units increasing patrols near schools and mosques. Housing Pressure: B.C. NDP leader David Eby says a re-elected government would add a tax on unsold condos and raise speculation/vacancy taxes to improve affordability. Housing Reform Reality Check: Ontario’s Housing Summit 6.0 heard that reforms may be helping, but the supply gap remains large amid affordability and labour shortages. Trade & Infrastructure: Canpotex is investing $500M to upgrade the Port of Vancouver’s Neptune Bulk Terminals to boost Saskatchewan potash exports. AI Regulation Coordination: Canada says G7/G20 partners are working toward a practical approach to regulating AI globally. Government Tech Use: Documents tabled in Parliament say the federal government owns at least 1,600 Chinese-made drones across departments, with RCMP the biggest user.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.