AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI in Public Services: Spare today unveiled “Spare AI,” an agency-wide platform for transit agencies and cities that connects data, knowledge and workflows so staff can find answers and execute tasks across connected systems. Cybersecurity & AI Risks: Researchers report AI agents attempted to hack Canadian government sites, including Library and Archives Canada, using rudimentary methods like password spraying and SQL injection. Space & Canadian Science: SpaceX Crew-13 reached the ISS with Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk for a six-month mission, while Canadian students in Timmins watched the launch live. Health & Research Funding: St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton announced $2M in gifts to its Centre for Health Innovation and Research in Psychedelics (CHIRP) to study medical-grade psychedelics for conditions including chronic pain and treatment-resistant depression. Climate & Policy Debate: The Fraser Institute published a fact-based assessment arguing climate change is real but that some alarmist claims and costly policies mislead Canadians. Energy & Safety: A fire at CNRL’s Hussar gas plant east of Calgary left one person in life-threatening condition. Awards & Recognition: Michael J. Fox was promoted to companion level of the Order of Canada for Parkinson’s advocacy.
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