AGP Executive Report
Last update: 26 minutes agoPublishing & Culture: Marjane Satrapi, the French-Iranian creator of Persepolis, has died at 56, with tributes highlighting her impact on graphic storytelling and film. Privacy & Tech Policy: Signal and other major firms warn Canada’s lawful access bill (Bill C-22) could force them to leave the market or weaken encryption, raising alarms for users’ privacy. Espionage & Recruitment: Five Eyes says Chinese intelligence is using job sites like LinkedIn and Indeed to lure Western officials into sharing sensitive information. Community & Libraries: Innisfil ideaLAB & Library is rolling out National Indigenous History Month and Pride programming, including a book-wrapping memorial project for MMIWG2S and Pride book chats/storytimes. Local Literary Events: The St. Lawrence Writers Festival returns to Brockville for a second year, with an all-Canadian lineup of authors and poets running Sept. 10–13. Arts Recognition: Rideau Hall and Ottawa’s National Arts Centre will host the 2026 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards.
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