AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoWorld Cup Watch: Canada named captain Alphonso Davies to its 26-man FIFA World Cup squad despite a hamstring injury, with coach Jesse Marsch saying the team’s “best group” is close to full fitness as Canada opens June 12 vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto. Stanley Cup Run: The Carolina Hurricanes crushed the Montreal Canadiens 6-1 in Game 5 to reach the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 20 years, ending Montreal’s season after a five-game Eastern Conference final. Rugby Sevens: Canada’s women advanced to the HSBC SVNS semifinals after a 40-5 quarterfinal win over Japan, setting up a semifinal vs. the U.S. Courtroom Justice: Kenneth Law, accused of selling lethal “suicide packets” online, pleaded guilty in Ontario to 14 counts of aiding suicide; prosecutors will withdraw murder charges and sentencing is set for September. Economy & Daily Life: StatCan confirmed Canada has slipped into a technical recession, while a separate report explains why gas prices can surge quickly even when Canada is a major oil producer. Road Safety: Saskatchewan police reported major enforcement during Canada Road Safety Week, including thousands of stops and charges or warnings for impaired, aggressive, distracted, and seatbelt violations.
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