AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDigital Safety Law: Canada introduced legislation to ban social media for kids under 16, with exemptions only if platforms prove they can keep children safe, alongside new rules for AI chatbots and a Digital Safety Commission that could levy penalties up to 3% of global revenue or $10M. Banking & Prices: The Bank of Canada held its key rate at 2.25% for a fifth straight meeting, citing a “dilemma” between slowing growth and inflation pressures tied to energy prices. World Cup Focus: Canada opens FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B at home in Toronto against Bosnia and Herzegovina, but injuries to key players add pressure to the hosts’ chances. Sports Spotlight: The RBC Canadian Open tees off this week at TPC Toronto in Caledon, with Ryan Fox defending his title and a $9.8M purse on the line. Public Safety & Crime: A Canadian man was sentenced to 33 years in the U.S. for a sextortion scheme targeting more than 145 children. Foreign Policy: Canada joined a UK-Australia-Canada peace fund for Israel-Palestine and faced fresh diplomatic heat after Russia branded Canada a “warmonger” over a Ukraine drone deal. Weather: Saskatchewan was hit by a tornado near Oxbow rated preliminary EF-3, Canada’s strongest since 2023.
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