AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTicketing Scrutiny: Texas AG Ken Paxton says StubHub is under investigation after reports of “ghost ticketing” for World Cup games—tickets cancelled days or hours before kickoff, with StubHub blaming FIFA transfer issues. Broadcast Shake-Up: Rogers is shutting down Vancouver’s Sportsnet 650 and Calgary’s Sportsnet 960, plus four other stations, with Canucks radio continuing but Calgary Flames radio ending. Public-Facing Tech Glitch: Quebec’s student results portal crashed on exam-results day, leaving families scrambling as the Education Ministry says investigations are underway. PR/Politics Abroad: Palace Press Officer Claire Castro says she didn’t file a complaint after Filipinos heckled her in Vancouver, saying she won’t pursue legal action. Sports Marketing Moment: Toronto’s free FIFA Fan Festival reopens this week for quarterfinals, with screening plans for earlier matches at Nathan Phillips Square. Regulatory Compliance Watch: Canada’s Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act is set to come into force Aug. 4, with a public registry and 14-day registration timelines for “arrangements” with foreign principals. Media/Ad Tech: Walmart Connect launches a self-serve onsite display platform with an auction-based buying model and AI optimization. Sports Culture: Kyle Lowry officially retires as a Toronto Raptor after 20 NBA seasons, signing a ceremonial one-day contract.
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