AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoData Sovereignty Push: Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province should embrace data centres to keep Canadians’ data in Canada, warning it risks being sent to the U.S. under Donald Trump; the province’s “Data Centre Playbook” ties approvals to economic benefits, data protection/digital sovereignty, and community investment. Federal Tech Funding: Two North Vancouver firms—Accelovant and Jastram Engineering—land more than $1M in federal support to help businesses respond to trade disruptions and expand, including fibre-optic temperature sensors for semiconductor manufacturing. Wildfire Misinformation: B.C. researchers warn that wildfire crises are being exploited by bad actors, including foreign operatives, using viral posts and AI-made content to undermine trust. Automotive Safety Recall: Stellantis recalls nearly 1M Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge/Ram vehicles over a radio software glitch that can stop rearview camera display; an over-the-air update is planned. Weather Research Update: Canada’s Northern Tornadoes Project confirms an EF-2 tornado and an EF-0 microburst via satellite imagery, improving understanding of severe storms. Ebola Trials Start (DRC): WHO says clinical trials for Ebola treatments in the DRC’s Ituri province have begun, with more trials planned including in Canada.
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