AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoClimate: Young Canadians are challenging Ottawa’s climate plans in court, arguing they fall short of Canada’s climate law and Paris targets. COP31 opens in Türkiye this week, with pressure on governments to curb emissions and move beyond fossil fuels. Energy: Ottawa’s budget commits $50 billion to expand the electricity grid by 2050, a major test of whether Canada can meet rising demand while cutting emissions. Health: Quebec has ended free flu shots for most residents as cases rise; doctors warn the $30–$60 cost could keep people from getting vaccinated. Research and Conservation: A McGill-led global map identifies threats to vulnerable freshwater species, while Ontario Nature has secured long-term protection for Thickson’s Woods, home to more than 75 rare species. Researchers are also advancing a lab-grown skin treatment that could help soldiers and other patients with severe burns.
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