AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoOnline Safety & Speech: Canada’s federal government says it won’t bring back Section 13 hate-speech rules or revive Bill C-36, pointing instead to a planned ban on social media for kids under 16—while critics warn that’s not enough to protect people from online abuse. AI Policy: Gov. Gen. Louise Arbour used her first speech to stress managing differences and cautioned against overreliance on AI, as Ottawa’s “AI for All” strategy faces human-rights scrutiny. World Cup Marketing & Rights: FIFA is pressuring a Vancouver pet shop to remove plush bears wearing World Cup jerseys over trademark rules, a reminder that ambush marketing can get shut down fast. Raptors Front Office: Toronto extended GM Bobby Webster and promoted him to executive vice president, plus deals for key staffers—another stability move as the team builds for what’s next. Public Health & Environment: Ticks are spreading faster across Canada, with Lyme cases rising sharply over the past decade, while severe storms hit southeast Saskatchewan with damaging winds and heavy rain. Travel/Brand Partnerships: WestJet and Icelandair deepened their codeshare partnership, expanding Europe connections via Keflavik.
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