AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI & Privacy: IG Wealth advisors are testing AI marketing tools but staying cautious due to Canadian anti-spam rules and prospect data handling. Digital Economy: BDC says if Canada’s lagging SMEs matched top performers’ digital and AI maturity, the economy could gain up to $350B and SME productivity could rise as much as 38%. Cybersecurity: U of T researchers warn that AI-powered worms built from public AI models could target essentially any online device, raising alarm for hospitals and critical services. Trade & Growth: Canada is pushing to renew USMCA for 16 years while running parallel talks on sector tariffs after GDP contraction sparked “technical recession” debate. Indigenous Growth: Deloitte highlights Indigenous partnerships and decision-making grounded in Indigenous worldviews as a major, underused growth lever. Environment & Health: DFO endorsed a plan to move Marineland belugas to Spain or U.S. aquariums; meanwhile, a polar bear death in Svalbard is linked to highly pathogenic bird flu. Skills & Youth: Alberta adds $300K to TELUS Spark’s trades program, building hands-on STEM-to-trades pathways for young people.
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