AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWildfire Smoke Health Crisis: Toronto and much of Ontario are seeing very high-risk air quality as smoke from northwestern Ontario wildfires drifts south, with Environment Canada issuing warnings and urging people to limit time outdoors. Labour & Social Services: About 4,000 Ontario community, social and health services workers are in an eight-week strike over Bill 124 wage limits, with protesters saying staff are stretched and pay hasn’t kept up. Banking & Trade Uncertainty: The Bank of Canada held its key rate at 2.25%, citing signs of improvement but flagging risks from the Middle East and uncertain US trade ties. Energy Policy: Alberta and the federal government signed an agreement with oilsands producers to double oil production and advance the Pathways carbon capture and storage project. Tech & Research: The NFB is bringing Gaussian splatting animation work to SIGGRAPH, while Concordia researchers unveiled a 4D-printing method for lighter, faster-spinning composite wind turbine blades. Cyber & Governance: Ottawa plans new appointments to the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments, and Canada’s securities regulators boosted cybersecurity guidance.
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