AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEbola & Travel: The G7 says it will ramp up coordination to contain Congo’s Ebola outbreak, warning that World Cup travel tied to Canada, the U.S. and Mexico means stronger travel, quarantine and isolation steps. Immigration Court Fight: Ghana has taken Thomas Partey’s Canada visa refusal to Federal Court, seeking an injunction so he can play in Toronto while rape and sexual assault charges are pending in the UK. First Nations Water: Ottawa tabled new First Nations clean drinking water legislation, with critics saying earlier drafts blurred the “right” language. Public Safety: Victoria firefighters responded to a blaze at Chinatown’s Tam Kung Temple, Canada’s oldest Chinese temple; it was evacuated and no injuries were reported. Tech & Payments: SumUp officially launches in Canada with card readers and Payment Links for small businesses, while Fime becomes the first Quebec-based DIACC-accredited auditor under Canada’s digital identity framework. Business & Jobs: BCE is cutting about 690 roles as it shifts investment toward fiber and AI services. Sports Broadcasting: “Hockey Night in Canada” won’t return to CBC next season as Rogers’ NHL deal takes over national NHL coverage. Gaming Deal: Snuneymuxw First Nation finalized its purchase of River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond, expanding First Nation-owned gaming in B.C.
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