AGP Executive Report
Last update: 44 minutes agoCourtroom Win for Media Freedom: Ontario’s Divisional Court struck down the Ministry of Transportation’s ban on political billboards, saying the policy unjustifiably infringed Charter-protected expression—while stressing it’s not judging the views themselves. Public Safety Push: Ontario police report seatbelt non-use excuses still persist despite enforcement, with thousands of charges laid and fatalities tied to not wearing belts. Indigenous Services & Coordination: ITUM, Canada and Québec signed the first tripartite coordination agreement in Québec for Innu child and family services, setting up a transition under ITUM’s new child and family services law. Quebec Connectivity Funding: Ottawa says a completed Bell Canada project expanded mobile service along 28 km of roadway in Obedjiwan (Atikamekw of Opitciwan First Nation). Sports Media & Rights: World Cup 2030/2034 streaming TV-rights bidding is heating up, with major U.S. tech and media players weighing in. Gambling Marketing Shift: Alberta’s regulated online gambling market opens Monday, with tighter advertising rules and expectations of a promotional surge. Entertainment Industry Watch: Sony’s move to end new PlayStation disc production is triggering backlash and a Canadian retailer-backed petition. Local Culture & Travel Marketing: Le Boat adds two-night minimum stays across Canada and Europe, aiming to broaden short-break demand.
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