AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWorld Cup Rules Update: IFAB has approved major 2026 FIFA World Cup changes for the US-Canada-Mexico tournament, including expanded VAR powers, a visible five-second countdown for throw-ins and goal kicks, red cards for players covering their mouths during confrontations, and stricter timing and treatment rules. Canada Defence Watch: Germany’s defence minister says if Ottawa picks TKMS for up to 12 submarines, four Type 212CD boats could be delivered to Canada by 2036, with Norway and Germany adjusting their own delivery plans. Canada-China Diplomacy: China’s foreign minister Wang Yi is in Canada for talks with senior officials, as both sides push to deepen engagement after a decade gap. Ottawa Tackles Antisemitism: Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to outline how Canada will combat antisemitism and Jewish hate after Toronto incidents and a reported spike in antisemitic cases. Economy & Regulation: Connected-vehicle data could be used for surveillance, warns a federal document, while New Zealand moves to charge insurers and banks for supervision costs. Business/Markets: Big Tech “hyperscalers” are using corporate debt sales in currencies like the Canadian dollar to fund AI infrastructure. Arts & Culture: Fashion Art Toronto spotlights Qatari designer Rayan Alami’s Authentic Roz as part of the Qatar-Canada-Mexico 2026 Years of Culture.
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