AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSubmarine Procurement: Prime Minister Mark Carney named Germany’s TKMS the preferred bidder for Canada’s next patrol submarine fleet, touting the Type 212CD’s stealth and Arctic reach and saying first deliveries could come by 2033; the deal is framed as the largest in Canadian history, with up to 12 submarines and an estimated cost up to $24B. Defence Diplomacy: South Korea’s leaders vowed to press on after losing the contract to TKMS, while Seoul’s shares slid on the news. Cyber Security: Canada’s spy agency (CSE) disclosed it ran state-authorized overseas cyber operations targeting drug traffickers, violent extremists and ransomware networks in 2024. Public Safety Tech: Woodstock, Ont., is rolling out next-generation 911 to improve caller location and enable sending texts, photos and video to dispatchers. Health Alerts: Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo was recalled in Canada and the U.S. after bacteria linked to serious infections was found in specific lots. Climate & Energy: UNEP and partners are ramping up efforts to boost responses to major methane leaks worldwide.
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