AGP Executive Report
Last update: 25 minutes agoAI Strategy: Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled “AI for all,” a national AI push promising 250,000 jobs by 2031, a C$500M Canadian Tech Growth Fund, and new support for small businesses and privacy protections. Privacy vs. Policing: Tech firms including Signal are warning they may exit Canada over the federal lawful access bill, arguing it could weaken encryption and force “backdoors” for police and CSIS. Public Safety: Toronto police charged four more people in drive-by gel blaster shootings targeting Jewish people earlier this year, using imitation firearms that victims believed were real. Health Care: Quebec’s cardiac surgery capacity is under strain, with 44 practicing surgeons and a growing backlog raising concerns about access to timely care. Crime & Risk: Ottawa police say a dangerous offender convicted in Toronto will live under day parole in Ottawa, with conditions aimed at protecting women. Economy Watch: The budget watchdog says Ottawa has less than a 1% chance of keeping its deficit-shrinking target year after year. Retail: Walmart+ launched in Canada with delivery and Crave Standard included, while Costco reported May sales up 9.2% in Canada. Sports: Rugby Canada extended coach Stephen Meehan through the 2028 Olympics after qualifying for the next World Cup.
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