AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFederal AI Strategy: Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to unveil Canada’s new artificial intelligence strategy in Toronto, with a focus on building public trust, worker empowerment, privacy and online safety, and support for Canadian companies. Data Centres & Public Backlash: York University research says Canada’s new AI data centres are set to jump from 1.6 GW of active capacity to 13.2 GW in proposed projects, while Angus Reid polling finds 68% of Canadians oppose a large AI data centre near home. Climate Policy Scrutiny: A new analysis from the Canadian Climate Institute questions whether Alberta’s carbon-pricing-and-pipeline deal will meaningfully cut emissions, warning reductions may be delayed or minimal. Food Waste Tech: McMaster researchers estimate Canada’s “invisible” spoilage drives about $58B in avoidable food waste and propose FreshTrack sensors to monitor freshness and reduce unsafe throwouts. Security & AI: A test of 13+ AI models against a vulnerable app found GPT-5.5 solved the challenge most often, while Gemini largely refused. Public Safety: Quebec’s lack of bouncy-castle rules follows a Montreal toddler death after high winds, and Manitoba highway fatalities are running ahead of last year.
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