AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCanada Investment Summit Protests: Mark Carney’s Toronto investment summit is drawing planned demonstrations from labour, Indigenous leaders, and climate and housing advocates, who say the event puts public priorities at risk. Foreign Investment Push: Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says Ottawa expects major foreign investment funds to announce deals and move toward MOUs, while former PM Stephen Harper is set to deliver the closing speech. Quebec Secularism Shake-Up: New prayer restrictions are changing rules at Montreal’s transit agency and on university campuses, with prayer rooms banned and collective religious practices limited. New Brunswick Potash Drilling: Core drilling is set to begin for a new potash mine near Sussex, part of a five-year path toward production. Sports—Blue Jays Surge: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his first home homer of the season as Toronto beat Baltimore 8-1, staying in the wild-card race. NHL—Canadiens Sign Bolduc: Montreal signed Zachary Bolduc to a four-year deal worth US$4.2M AAV. Vancouver Child Care: A new weekend child care program for school-aged kids opened in Mount Pleasant. Labour—U of O Vote: University of Ottawa contract teaching staff voted in favour of a strike mandate. Alberta Wetlands Rule Change: Alberta’s updated wetland drainage rules for private land are sparking concern from conservationists.
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