AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIndigenous Rights & Courts: A B.C. Supreme Court ruling says the province failed to consult the Tsetsaut Skii km Lax Ha Nation before keeping the $8B KSM gold mine’s environmental approvals alive indefinitely. Justice & Democracy: Chief Justice Richard Wagner warns against “rhetorical attacks” on Canada’s courts and judges, saying it weakens public trust. Digital Safety & Youth: The federal government is set to table a Digital Safety Act that could restrict social media access for kids under 16 and create a new digital regulator. Pride & Public Safety: Ottawa announced $3M over two years for Fierté Canada Pride to help festivals strengthen safety and security as hate and harassment concerns rise. Culture & National Identity: The Canada Day National Noon Ceremony program was unveiled, with a Canada-wide broadcast featuring homegrown artists and special guests. World Cup Culture: Canadian producer Cirkut discusses FIFA’s approach to the 2026 World Cup album—less one “anthem,” more a global mix of sounds. International Pressure: Canada joined new sanctions targeting Israeli “extremist settler violence” in the West Bank, as Israel pushes back over alleged antisemitism. Health & Everyday Life: Health Canada approved Nucala (mepolizumab) as add-on maintenance treatment for adults with COPD marked by raised eosinophils. Community Arts: Cicada Music and Arts Festival partnered with the Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre for trauma-informed music programming for kids and youth.
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