AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoPublic Service Overhaul: New Zealand’s finance and public-service ministers say they’re cutting agencies, digitizing front-line and back-office work, and using AI to drive $2.4B in savings over four years—money they want redirected to health, education, infrastructure, and policing. Transit Labour Truce: In Toronto, the TTC and CUPE Local 2 announced a tentative one-year bridge deal to avert a strike, aiming to keep service steady through the FIFA World Cup. Sports Drama: The Canadiens forced a Game 7 and won it in OT, setting up a conference final vs. Carolina; elsewhere, Edmonton is reportedly seeking permission to interview former Leafs coach Craig Berube. Media & Culture: Bell Media and Sony co-commission a new drama for Crave, while Surrey is moving ahead with a five-storey Interactive Art Museum at Surrey Civic Plaza. World Cup Hype: The BBC will stream the first ten minutes of selected matches on YouTube and TikTok, and Domino’s is launching a “red card” pizza giveaway promotion.
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