AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoIndigenous Rights in the Spotlight: A B.C. Supreme Court ruling says the province failed to consult the Tsetsaut Skii km Lax Ha Nation before keeping environmental approvals alive for the $8B KSM gold mine, raising fresh pressure for reconciliation. Public Safety Debate: Civil liberties groups are pushing for a BC-wide ban on police in schools, arguing school liaison programs lack transparency and may make students feel less safe. Health Policy: Ottawa has launched a new national advisory committee to update preventive screening guidelines, replacing a suspended task force after controversy over breast cancer screening ages. Culture & Art: The National Gallery of Canada unveils Qillaniq, billed as the largest circumpolar Indigenous art exhibition ever, running June 12 to Sept. 20. Science Meets Storytelling: Yukon researchers used DNA from frozen squirrel poop to reconstruct Ice Age ecosystems, including woolly mammoths and horses. World Cup as Culture: With the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting, Canada’s presence is being amplified through major ceremonies and fan festivals, while critics keep asking who gets priced out.
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