AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCanadian Media & PR: Montreal’s pro-Palestine protest drew sharp backlash after effigies of Trump, Netanyahu and Itamar Ben Gvir were hung, with Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada calling the display intimidation and “unacceptable.” Public Health & Policy: B.C. health officials paused Vancouver’s planned overdose prevention site at 900 Helmcken St., citing concerns from city and community partners, with no new opening date. Marcom/Streaming: Prime Video’s hockey-romance hit Off Campus is driving major music virality for Canadian band The Beaches, showing how Canadian IP can travel fast via streaming. Advertising/Branding: BYD says it will enter Canada late 2026 and open 20+ dealerships, including Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal—an auto-marketing push tied to Ottawa’s tariff cuts. Sports Media: PWHL’s Montreal Victoire won the Walter Cup under coach Kori Chevrie, a first for a female coach—another milestone for women’s hockey coverage. Business/Tech: Skills/Compétences Canada launched the Skills Canada National Competition 2026 in Toronto, spotlighting trades and tech with 500+ competitors and hands-on try-a-trade activities.
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