AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRabies Prevention: Ontario’s wildlife team is distributing rabies vaccine baits along rural backroads as the province keeps rabies at bay during its July–September program. Back-to-School Health: Ontario doctors are urging families to double-check immunizations, plan for food allergies, and prioritize kids’ mental health, while also flagging safety risks tied to e-bikes and e-scooters. Infectious Disease Surveillance (Animals): Agriculture Canada is backing improved swine health surveillance with about $3.1M for multiplex lab testing to detect multiple viruses from single samples. Public Health & Safety (Sports/Community): Cambridge, Ont. celebrated a new inclusive Jumpstart Multi-Sport Court at Optimist Park to help more kids and residents get active. Mental Health (Indigenous Youth): A new campaign, End the Silence, is spotlighting Indigenous males’ suicide risk and pushing for better access to support. Food Safety/Imports: Canada’s CFIA is monitoring investigations into false labeling by a supplier in India, after raids found fake nutrition info and expiry dates. Healthcare Workforce/Immigration: Canada is inviting thousands of healthcare and social services workers to apply for permanent residence in new express entry draws. Policy & Access (Alberta): Advocacy groups are rallying against Alberta’s dual-practice health model, warning it could reshape access to care.
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