AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI & Music Rights: SOCAN is suing U.S. AI music maker Suno in Federal Court, alleging it copied Canadian songs (including Nickelback’s “Photograph”) without permission or pay. Tech & Mapping Politics: Apple Maps now labels Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for U.S. users after Trump’s order, while Canada’s PM Mark Carney rejects the move—another flashpoint in the broader Canada-U.S. trade fight. Media/Entertainment: Crave’s hockey drama “Heated Rivalry” is filming in London, with buzz pointing to Canada Life Place and other local spots. Marcom/PR & Governance: KPMG Canada touts ISO 42001 certification for AI governance, positioning it as a trust-and-risk play for Canadian businesses scaling AI. Energy Policy: Canada extends the federal gas excise tax pause to January 2027, with the Canadian Energy Marketers Association warning of knock-on costs for fuel wholesalers and retailers. Sports & Culture: George Clooney calls out U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for mocking Canadian cadets; meanwhile, the NHL draft pick Matthew Mayich remains hospitalized after collapsing in extreme heat.
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