AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCanadian Politics: The federal Liberals have named career lawyer Jessica Cardill as their new national director, a key operations post as the party prepares for Aug. 31 byelections. Local Justice: Brantford mayoral candidate Leslie Bory is appealing his 2025 hate-crimes sentence after Ontario’s Court of Appeal review. Public Safety & Law: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says police should focus on violent crime, not “free speech,” after Edmonton Police Service urged residents to report hate. Economy & Trade: A new analysis argues Canada’s U.S. strategy lags because Ottawa targets Washington while U.S. policy is driven by state capitals. Environment: A fact check says the chemical smell some people blamed on wildfire smoke isn’t evidence of spraying. Sports Media: Kelly Hrudey says he won’t return to Hockey Night in Canada as his contract expires. Culture: TIFF’s Midnight Madness lineup opens with “River,” starring Jane Levy and Jessica Rothe. International (Canada-linked): Canada and Malaysia are moving toward expanded defence cooperation, including training and industry collaboration.
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