AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoNature Protection vs. Fast-Tracking: A new federal discussion paper says Ottawa wants to cut environmental assessments for major mines, ports, pipelines, highways and nuclear projects—prompting pushback from conservation groups and Nature Canada-backed polling showing Canadians don’t want to trade nature for development. Climate & Water Stress: In B.C.’s Shuswap, chinook salmon are showing signs of “blindness” as the Salmon River warms and thins under heavy water use; a protection order was issued, rescinded, then reissued as hundreds of fish arrived. Extreme Weather Fallout: Cape Breton and parts of Nova Scotia keep dealing with heavy rain and flood recovery, with one death reported and power disruptions after storms. Global Shipping Rules: Canada is among maritime nations warning that wars and a “shadow fleet” are undermining global shipping rules—raising risks for supply chains. Arctic Cooperation: The EU announced a 200-million-euro package for Greenland, including fisheries, hydropower, critical raw materials and environmentally sustainable tourism. Heat Risk Research: A global study highlights how worsening heat and humidity can push human heat tolerance beyond limits, with older people most at risk.
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