AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 minutes agoWorld Cup Roster Update: Canada has added winger Jayden Nelson to the FIFA World Cup squad to replace injured midfielder Marcelo Flores, who is out with a major knee injury; Nelson scored in Canada’s 2-0 win over Uzbekistan and will join the team for Group B matches in Toronto and Vancouver. Digital Safety Act: Ottawa is set to introduce its Digital Safety Act this week, with reports pointing to a ban on social media for kids under 16, plus possible exemptions for platforms meeting safety standards. Air Canada Pilot Fraud Case: A senior Air Canada pilot has been arrested and charged in a licensing fraud probe after authorities alleged he flew hundreds of flights without the proper licence; Air Canada says safety wasn’t compromised and the pilot has been fined and removed from duty. West Bank Sanctions: Canada announced a fifth round of sanctions targeting Israelis and organizations it links to “extremist settler violence,” coordinating with several allies as Israel pushes back over accusations of fuelling antisemitism. Trade & Agriculture: Canada has restricted Texas livestock imports after a second case of flesh-eating New World screwworm was detected in South Texas, a move aimed at stopping the parasite from spreading. Infrastructure & Politics: Quebec’s Parti Québécois is threatening to withdraw the province from the federal high-speed rail plan if it forms government, warning of a potential financial fiasco. EV Charging Growth: Hypercharge Networks was named co-winner of the Canada Growth Cup at Peterson Capital’s conference after expanding its charging network through a recent acquisition.
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