AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWainwright Burns: 21 soldiers remain hospitalized after the CFB Wainwright fire, with nine in critical condition and 15 on ventilators. Burn teams are using RECELL, a spray-on skin device brought to Canada through Health Canada’s special access program; military nurses are helping Alberta hospitals. Veterans’ Care: A former service member says ill-fitting equipment during basic training contributed to lasting pain and other health problems, highlighting concerns about care for women veterans. Mental Health: A 26-year-old veteran is suing, alleging a Veterans Affairs caseworker raised assisted dying while he was receiving PTSD care at 22. The government disputes his account and says it has no matching record. Caregiver Support: Budget 2026 makes the Canada Caregiver Credit refundable from 2027, potentially giving up to $1,260 a year to 585,000 caregivers. Drug Safety: Health Canada has warned against using unauthorized injectable drugs from China after testing found bacterial contamination in seized products. COVID Update: The PJ.2.1 variant was first detected in Canada in May and has since appeared in several countries; no signs point to more severe illness.
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