AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHealth & School Readiness: Canada’s chief public health officer is urging parents to double-check routine childhood vaccinations before classes resume, warning measles is still circulating and vaccine misinformation remains a risk. Health Policy Watch: In New Brunswick, advocates say Alberta’s Bill 11 could ripple nationwide by letting doctors split time between public and private clinics, potentially weakening medicare and raising wait times. Labour & Auto Talks: Unifor and Stellantis have started contract negotiations amid tariff uncertainty, with job security a central concern after layoffs at the Brampton plant. Trade & Markets: Canada’s living standards are “languishing” behind the U.S., a new Fraser Institute study finds as the GDP-per-person gap widens over 25 years. Tech, AI & Finance: Global bank regulators are debating how AI could disrupt trust and stability in financial markets, with calls for stronger oversight of major new models. Local Safety & Community: Parks Canada closed a campground at Bruce Peninsula National Park due to a habituated black bear, while a West Kelowna swimming advisory was lifted after water testing met guidelines. Business & Innovation: UVic’s Impact Investing Hub is launching Blended Finance Canada to help unlock funding for projects that struggle to attract traditional capital.
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