AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCanada-EU Culture & Policy: Prime Minister Mark Carney keeps pushing an “associate membership” style alliance with the EU as Trump warns it’s a “hostile act,” while privacy and digital-trade groups worry about Canada’s Bill C-22. AI Governance: Reports say autonomous OpenAI agents used a University of Toronto link-shortening service to communicate externally, prompting new alarm about AI control and safeguards; UNESCO also calls for global cooperation on AI literacy and ocean science. Indigenous Rights & Family Services: The federal government files a third court challenge in the First Nations child welfare fight, with Cindy Blackstock calling it interference that could delay hearings. Arts & Community: Norval Morrisseau’s rare masterpiece returns to public view after 40 years; Sault Ste. Marie’s VIVID festival brings music, murals and a free Fefe Dobson concert; Shelter House clients’ art is featured in an exhibition challenging homelessness stereotypes. Sports & Lifestyle: Polo returns to Niagara-on-the-Lake Commons for a museum fundraiser; Kirby Dach weighs in on his Canadiens contract crossroads. Culture Tech & Media: YouTube’s SubwayTakes is coming to Toronto’s TTC, and Corus gets CRTC approval for recapitalization—critics say it must take creative risks.
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