AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMilitary & Sovereignty: Canada is moving to expand its armed forces and Arctic readiness as U.S. relations cool, with officials pointing to higher spending, more troops, and new equipment. Indigenous Rights: First Nations chiefs are urging the federal government to criminalize residential school denialism as hate speech, arguing reconciliation can’t exist without truth. Publishing & Learning: The NFB is heading to SIGGRAPH 2026 to showcase Gaussian splatting animation work, including research links with the University of Toronto and NVIDIA. Books & Culture: A new Concordia University study highlights 4D-printed composite wind turbine blades designed to be lighter and cheaper, while a Locarno Film Festival jury lineup was announced for August’s awards. Crime & Courts: A 14-year-old in Ontario was sentenced for a random stabbing murder, with the court hearing he planned it to “escape” his old life and model himself on a fictional serial killer. Sports (World Cup): France’s run ends as Spain books the final, setting up the next big match-up in the tournament.
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