AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEmergency Care Strain: A new Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives report says Ontario ERs are getting worse fast—patients now wait about 4.5 hours for a first doctor assessment (up from 2.7) and about 44 hours to get admitted (up from 29), raising risks as hospitals forecast deficits. Weather Services Under Pressure: Environment Canada has disbanded its radar research team and disconnected some radio programming, critics warn this could weaken storm forecasting and emergency communications after recent radar upgrades. Wildfire Threat to Homes: File Hills First Nation police say flames have scorched 500+ acres and winds hit 90 km/h, with evacuations possible for homes on Little Black Bear First Nation. Public Health Watch: Four Canadians linked to a hantavirus cruise are isolating in B.C.’s Island Health region for at least 21 days after screening at Victoria airport. Energy Policy Mood Shift: An Angus Reid poll finds 61% of Canadians now prioritize economic growth over environmental protection in energy policy. Green Shipping Funding: Ottawa is putting $14.3M into P.E.I. port electrification so cruise ships can plug into the grid while docked.
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