AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoForensic Nursing Push in B.C.: A University of the Fraser Valley researcher says survivors of intimate partner violence face gaps in access to forensic nurses, arguing the specialized role is crucial for spotting hidden injuries like non-fatal strangulation and for preserving medically collected material for court. Carbon Pricing Deal Watch: Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are set to announce an agreement that could lift Alberta’s industrial carbon price toward $130/tonne by 2040, after last year’s freeze at $95. Energy Records Fight: Hydro-Québec is battling to keep 1960s-era correspondence about a proposed aluminum smelter from Newfoundland and Labrador, underscoring how sensitive power negotiations remain. Canada-U.S. Security Tension: A Canadian lawful access bill is drawing pushback from U.S. congressional leaders and tech giants over fears of expanded surveillance and cross-border privacy risks. Global Politics Flashpoint: Trump wraps up a China trip, touting trade deals and warning that Taiwan is the biggest risk in U.S.-China relations. LNG Investment: Mubadala’s Caturus backs Commonwealth LNG in Louisiana with a final investment decision after $9.75B in financing closed.
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