AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEU-Canada “Associate Membership” Talk: Ursula von der Leyen floated the idea of Canada becoming the EU’s first “associate member,” but the status isn’t defined in EU treaties—leaving Carney pushing for a more concrete “alliance for the future.” Energy & Resources: PMET completed a Phase 2 caesium testwork program with Koch Technology Solutions, advancing Shaakichiuwaanaan’s pollucite-hosted caesium pathway. Workplace Tech & AI: IWG says 70% of Canadian executives are shifting fixed office costs to flex models as AI makes space planning harder. Identity for Events: IdBase and Veridas partnered to bring bank-grade verified identity into live-event ticketing to curb bots and fraud. Health & Pharma Modeling: Corealis Pharma and PhinC Group will integrate predictive biopharmaceutics modeling into oral solid development to reduce formulation risk earlier. Robotics in Retail: PitPro’s robotic wheel changer is now working in a Calgary tire shop, aiming to reduce repetitive lifting for technicians. Climate & Data Centers: Climate tech VC fundraising is down ~40%, but AI is still driving deals as power needs for data centers reshape priorities. Public Sector Costs: Federal departments plan to spend $18.7M on return-to-office office reconfigurations.
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