AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 minutes agoIndigenous Water Access: A lawyer says First Nations weren’t consulted on clean drinking water legislation, as the federal government moves toward new rules and funding timelines. Indigenous Languages Oversight: The federal government ordered an audit of the Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages after anonymous complaints, with critics pointing to heavy spending on travel and a $10M conference. Climate & Health Policy: Canada’s health minister used the World Health Assembly to push pharmaceutical access and pandemic preparedness, including $131M over five years for drug access. Clean Tech & Food: A Canadian greenhouse grower says citrus and avocados can be grown in Canada, using low-input and regenerative methods. Wildlife & Conservation: A Nova Scotia researcher is preparing a book on Sable Island’s wild horses, aiming to boost appreciation for the animals’ resilience. Plastic Pollution: A Tribune report highlights how plastic pellets are washing into the Great Lakes, while industry faces pressure over production and safety. Weather Impacts: Environment Canada issued rainfall and flood-related warnings across Alberta and B.C., with rising rivers and strong winds prompting advisories. Tobacco Policy Debate (B.C.): B.C. remains the last province to allow cigarette sales in drugstores, sparking renewed questions in the legislature.
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