AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCorporate Leadership: Haleon Canada named Daniela Cavinatto as general manager, bringing 25+ years of global consumer-health leadership after a GM stint at LEGO; she’ll oversee brands like Advil, Sensodyne and Centrum. Packaging & Supply Chain: The Reusable Packaging Association will lead the Reusable Packaging Pavilion at PACK EXPO (Oct. 18–21), adding a “Next-Gen Reuse Corridor” focused on reuse and refill. Trade & Tariffs: Canada’s trade minister Dominic LeBlanc is back in Washington as the U.S. moves toward Aug. 19 tariff deadlines, with meetings planned with senators and industry leaders. Health & Biotech: Health Canada authorized Moderna to run a Phase 1 trial of an mRNA Ebola vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain, with Canada set as the first trial country. Energy & Tech: Electrovaya launched ElvaPulse 1500, a containerized battery energy storage platform aimed at AI/data centres, touting full-capacity discharge in under 30 minutes. Public Policy: Canada’s foreign influence registry is now active, with a transparency commissioner empowered to enforce compliance.
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