AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAvian Flu Watch: Canada’s CFIA has started a confined HPAI vaccination field trial on Manitoba poultry farms, beginning Aug. 3 at an egg-laying operation, with turkeys expected to join in 2027. Health Tech: Unity Health Toronto is the first hospital system in Canada to adopt a newly authorized lower-dose MRI contrast agent, aiming for high-quality imaging with less gadolinium when appropriate. Corporate Restructuring: Goodfood has filed for CCAA court protection in Quebec to pursue a financial restructuring, with a possible sale process (SISP) on the way. Business & Investing: Shopify shares jumped after forecasts beat expectations, and BP reported its strongest quarterly profit since 2022 while planning to sell its U.S. biogas unit. Immigration: Ontario opened applications for its Workforce Priority Stream under the OINP, creating new permanent residence pathways for eligible foreign workers. Travel Safety: A survey says many Canadians don’t realize Ottawa travel-risk alerts can affect whether insurance claims are covered. Sports & Culture: Roller derby’s Jonah Goldstein was named to Team Canada’s 2027 World Cup roster.
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