AGP Executive Report
Last update: 30 minutes agoSupreme Court Shake-Up: Prime Minister Mark Carney nominated Manitoba Court of King’s Bench Chief Justice Glenn Joyal to replace retiring Justice Sheilah Martin, highlighting his work on access to justice and reconciliation. Reconciliation in Manitoba Courts: Manitoba appointed Judge Jerilee Ryle as the province’s first associate chief judge of reconciliation, starting July 2, to better reflect Indigenous traditions in court administration. Inflation Watch: Statistics Canada says inflation hit 3.2% in May, the highest since Dec. 2023, with Iran-linked oil and jet-fuel pressures pushing prices up. Nuclear Push: Ottawa unveiled a strategy aiming to build up to 10 new reactors by 2040 and expand Canada’s nuclear supply and exports. High-Speed Rail Update: Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon told Alto to assess adding another stop in Kingston, after public feedback—raising cost and route questions. Housing & Taxes: Toronto’s new-home sales got a boost from HST rebates, while an Ontario opinion piece argues Ottawa residents aren’t overtaxed on property. Public Access in New Brunswick: The province plans legislation next spring to improve right-to-information rules, aiming for faster, more meaningful access. Vancouver Homelessness Response: City council extended Safe Park oversight by Live Love Outreach, adding funding through June 2027. Crime in Saskatchewan: RCMP report two officers seriously injured after being shot during an armed standoff in Melville. Sports (World Cup): Egypt earned its first-ever World Cup win, beating New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver.
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