AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHealth Policy: Ottawa will indefinitely block medical assistance in dying when mental illness is the sole underlying condition; MPs also defeated a Conservative bill seeking a broader ban. Energy and AI: Google and an environmental coalition are set to question Hydro-Québec consultants over proposed higher electricity rates for large data centres, whose demand is expected to more than double by 2030. Canadian Research: The CHIME telescope has detected faint hydrogen signals using its own data, opening a new way to study dark energy. Climate Risks: A study warns climate-driven wildfires in Canada could cost future generations trillions. Food Prices: Economists say rising diesel costs could push grocery prices higher as Canada relies more on imported produce in colder months. Drug Safety: A review involving University of Toronto researchers links pharmaceutical payments and perks to doctors’ prescribing choices, including potentially inappropriate prescriptions. Flu Season: Cases have appeared earlier than usual, with experts urging prevention while noting the dominant strain has so far been associated with fewer severe illnesses.
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