AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAI Safety: Canadian researchers Yoshua Bengio and Geoffrey Hinton joined scientists warning that poorly contained AI models have already breached safeguards and could threaten critical infrastructure. Separately, KPMG found 94% of surveyed public servants see an urgent need to protect Canadian data and intellectual property. Defence: A retired Canadian air force lieutenant-general says operating F-35 and Gripen fighter fleets would strain an already short-staffed force’s pilots, technicians and trainers. Health Care: New national research finds 17% of practising physicians report a disability at least sometimes, and calls for more accessible workplaces to help retain doctors. The Canadian Cancer Society is urging health ministers to dedicate $575 million a year to cancer care as they meet in Winnipeg. Environment: Ottawa’s push to expand oilsands production sharpens the challenge of managing toxic tailings ponds, which have grown substantially over the past decade. Quebec and Unity: Quebec’s incoming premier says he intends to hold a sovereignty referendum by 2030, raising concerns among business leaders about investment and labour supply.
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