AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEmancipation Day: Federal Identity and Culture Minister Marc Miller marked Aug. 1, 1834, saying slavery ended in law but its legacy still shapes Canada today. Severe Weather: Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for Greater Sudbury and parts of Ontario, warning of showers and thunderstorms with 50–80 mm of rain possible Saturday afternoon/evening, plus hazardous pooling and reduced visibility. Immigration Fraud Warning: Immigration experts say families in India are losing savings to fake work-permit offers promising Canada, with agents collecting upfront and delivering either delays or exploitative conditions. Earthquake in B.C.: A 5.5-magnitude quake struck Vancouver Island/Canada region, with an epicentre about 10 km deep. Ontario AI Power Rules: Ontario energy minister Stephen Lecce says AI data centres seeking grid access will face “community benefits” requirements and other provincial priorities, though the detailed criteria aren’t yet public. NDP Leadership Strategy: NDP leader Avi Lewis says he’s focused on preparing the party for an election, not taking a Commons seat immediately, while campaigning in Montreal ahead of upcoming by-elections. Gordie Howe Bridge Access: The multi-use pedestrian/cycling path on the Gordie Howe International Bridge opens Aug. 5 at 8 a.m.
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