AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWork & Travel: A new Employment Hero/Angus Reid survey says many Canadian workers can’t truly unplug—while 63% say workplaces encourage full disconnection, 45% have delayed or changed vacation plans due to workload pressures. Defence & Trade: Canada is now the first non-European country to join the EU’s Safe defence procurement programme, a move Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas says will deepen Canada-Europe security ties. AI & Sovereignty: Prime Minister Mark Carney says U.S. restrictions on Anthropic’s newest AI models are a warning about overreliance, urging Canada to diversify. Online Safety: Canada’s proposed Bill C-34 would restrict social media for under-16s unless platforms prove safety, and add rules for AI chatbots and faster takedowns of child sexual exploitation content. Health Policy: Quebec’s role in shaping Canada’s MAID framework is in focus as the country marks the 10th anniversary of legal medical assistance in dying. Sports & Politics: Trudeau faced backlash for skipping Canada’s World Cup opener for Katy Perry’s performance, while Ghana protests Canada’s visa denial for midfielder Thomas Partey. Aviation Costs: Analysts say Ottawa’s airline bailout won’t lower ticket prices for flyers.
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