AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoChild Safety & Social Platforms: Canada’s “Safe Social Media Act” moves forward with a plan to block under-16s from social media unless platforms meet safety safeguards, with privacy concerns already raised by experts and the federal privacy commissioner. AI Privacy Crackdown: The privacy watchdog says Elon Musk’s Grok sexual deepfakes violated Canadian privacy law, after an investigation into millions of explicit images shared on X. Sports Marketing & Gambling: Ontario officials and advocates warn World Cup hype could intensify gambling ads, pushing for tighter rules as the tournament kicks off. Media Industry: Time magazine is launching “Time Canada” in partnership with Toronto’s ArtsHouse, aiming for original Canadian coverage plus global content. Cross-Border Trade & Comms: Trump signals USMCA won’t be renewed, while Canada-U.S. relations also hit the Gordie Howe Bridge opening, delayed over “outstanding issues.” Quebec Language Rules: Quebec’s language watchdog targets a brunch spot over the Yiddish word “nosh,” adding to storefront signage disputes. Public Service PR: Canada Post issues a new blood-donation stamp to boost awareness during National Blood Donor Week.
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