AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDigital Safety Overhaul: Canada tabled the “Safe Social Media Act” to bar under-16s from using social media unless platforms prove safeguards, while also tightening rules for AI chatbots and creating a Digital Safety Commission; penalties could reach the greater of $10M or 3% of global revenue. Monetary Policy Watch: The Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.25% for a fifth straight meeting, citing limited pass-through from higher energy prices but warning it may need to act if Middle East-driven oil shocks feed into broader inflation. Markets Sentiment: Canadian and U.S. stocks slid as tech weakened and oil rose on renewed U.S.-Iran tensions, with investors weighing inflation data and AI stock volatility. Aviation Credibility: An ex–Air Canada captain faces allegations he flew hundreds of flights for years using a fraudulent pilot licence, raising concerns about airline oversight and international trust. Housing Legal Risk: In a slower 2026 Milton market, buyers are being urged to get legal help to avoid contract and closing pitfalls as days-on-market rise. Local Business & Community: Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce again topped fast-growing mid-sized chambers, while Cambridge announced its second Canada Day celebration with federal funding and major sponsors.
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