AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoData Centre Protests in Alberta: Dozens rallied in Morinville against Meta’s planned one-gigawatt, $13B-plus data centre north of Edmonton, warning it could strain water and the power grid and worsen climate impacts. Terror Designation Push: Pierre Poilievre urged Ottawa to list Iran-backed Kata’ib Hezbollah as a terrorist entity, citing U.S. allegations linking the group to attacks including a Toronto consulate shooting and a synagogue attack. WestJet Strike Disruptions: WestJet flight attendants began a strike after talks failed, with CUPE seeking pay for full duty time (from check-in to clock-out), threatening hundreds of cancellations during peak travel. Disaster Preparedness Critique: A new analysis argues Canada’s disaster response needs stronger federal prevention and better funding for local climate adaptation. Hibernia Safety Incident: ExxonMobil reported another potentially fatal workplace incident on the Hibernia platform after two tonnes of casing joints fell, injuring a worker. Food Safety Recall: Canada issued a recall for some Hershey’s Creamy Milk Chocolate Kisses due to undeclared almonds. Agriculture Loss: Saskatchewan senator and farmer Todd Lewis died at 65, remembered as a steadfast voice for rural communities.
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