AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWorld Cup Culture: FIFA confirmed Post Malone will headline the FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony, with Tom Cruise and IShowSpeed among the performers, turning the final-weekend spotlight into a pop-culture spectacle. Online Safety & Kids: Canada’s Safe Social Media Act moves forward with plans aimed at protecting users under 16, while a psychologist argues bans could worsen harms. Indigenous Governance: Ministers are set to address First Nations chiefs in Ottawa at the AFN annual general meeting, as chiefs debate major projects, child welfare and rights. Housing & Climate Retrofit: Ottawa announced $53.4M for deep energy upgrades at Vancouver’s Adanac Housing Co-op, including heat pumps and solar, to renew 276 homes. Art & Archives: A designer restored 1,300+ Victorian wildlife illustrations and released the full archive for free online. Pride on Screen: A Pride?Month film review spotlights three queer movies and the emotional range they bring. Nature & Parks: Metro Vancouver bought four properties near Minnekhada Regional Park to expand habitat and connect greenways. Tech & Finance: Csquare priced its IPO at $21, below its range, raising about $1.05B. Health Education: A Vancouver teen is pushing for better endometriosis education in schools after seeing how pain is minimized.
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