AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCanada-EU Pivot: Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the EU’s proposal to make Canada its first “associate member,” pitching deeper cooperation on trade, defense, critical minerals, energy, AI, and education—while U.S. President Donald Trump called it “laughable” and warned of “hostile act” tariffs. AI in Finance: Cohere’s Michael Pelosi says Canadian banks are learning that demos don’t scale to production, with AI adoption rising but costs and deployment hurdles still biting. Public Safety: Montreal police ordered officers to stop using a controversial “hog-tie” restraint after a coroner linked it to the 2025 death of Abisay Cruz. Health & Research Funding: Saskatchewan Polytechnic and JP Children’s Hospital Foundation backed a $1.5M pediatric and maternal research centre using tools like virtual reality. Biotech/Drugs: Alteogen’s Keytruda SC combo (Kyzect) won Japan approval, enabling faster subcutaneous dosing. Environment & Biosecurity: CFIA confirmed the spotted lanternfly in Windsor for the first time in Canada. Energy & Jobs: A report says West Coast port tech modernization grew waterfront employment and wages from 2009–2025, not job loss. Sports: Canada’s women’s wheelchair basketball team beat the Netherlands to reach the world final vs the U.S.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.
Perspectify News
-1789719280605.webp)
