AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDefence Technology: Hundreds of defence researchers and industry leaders are in Halifax for NATO’s Innovation Continuum, where operational exercises will test emerging technologies. Canadian drone makers are also seeking overseas sites to test electronic-warfare systems, as Ottawa bars domestic jamming. AI & Infrastructure: Canada has launched principles for responsible data-centre development, while a First Nation says Bell must consult it over a proposed AI data centre near Regina. AI-generated deepfakes are also being used to promote Alberta separatism. Food & Agriculture: Nine companies have joined a program to develop Canadian-grown ingredients and food products, with the initiative projecting up to $5.4 billion in added GDP and 34,000 jobs. The federal seed unit will begin shifting from Indian Head to Saskatoon in 2027, with the move completed in 2028. Climate Research: New projections warn that, under high warming, winter temperatures could exceed 10 C across much of Nunavut by century’s end, while western Canadian glaciers could lose over three-quarters of their ice. AI Policy: Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new 13-member National AI Council will advise on adoption, safety and Canadian control of the technology.
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