AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWorld Cup in Canada: Activists in Toronto unfurled “Kick Israel out of FIFA” banners ahead of Canada’s opener, while Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey’s denied visa is headed to Federal Court with a judge set to hear an injunction bid Tuesday. Public Safety (Edmonton): Police say a 4-year-old girl died after running into traffic and being hit by an SUV in north Edmonton; the driver stayed at the scene and impairment/speed aren’t factors, investigation ongoing. Sports (NHL): The Ottawa Senators signed Norwegian centre Eskild Bakke Olsen to a one-year entry-level deal worth $910,000. Health (Opioids): Canada reported a 23% drop in opioid-related drug deaths in 2025, though officials warn the crisis remains fragile. Privacy & Pricing: Ottawa tabled Bill C-36 to overhaul private-sector privacy rules and target “surveillance pricing,” with a new regulator able to fine companies up to $25M. City Watch (Vancouver): Sunset Beach remains closed to swimming due to high E. coli levels, with other beaches under investigation. Business/Tech: Montréal-based Digital Shape Technologies launched Webfolio 2.92, adding compliance breach management and integrations. Local Transit (Vancouver): TransLink logged its busiest Saturday ridership since the 2010 Olympics for the first FIFA World Cup match at BC Place.
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