AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAlberta Referendum Shock: Premier Danielle Smith says Albertans will vote Oct. 19 on whether to start the legal process for a binding referendum on separation—while insisting it’s not a direct “independence” vote, after a court blocked a separatist petition over Indigenous consultation concerns. Streaming Fight: Canada’s CRTC has again raised the bar for streamer funding for Canadian and Indigenous content, drawing sharp backlash from the Motion Picture Association over “unprecedented” obligations. Energy Politics: Prime Minister Mark Carney tells B.C. business leaders the world is in an “energy crisis,” urging faster approvals and backing more oil development to help supply global demand. Tech & Security: An Ottawa man faces U.S. extradition over alleged involvement in a massive cyberattack affecting more than a million devices. Community & Culture: Vancouver’s mayoral hopeful Kareem Allam pushes his platform, while Grouse Mountain hosts a FIFA World Cup watch party with mountain-and-water viewing options.
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