AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHealth Tech Recall: Health Canada and U.S. regulators issued a recall for INMO Smart Glass AIR3 due to a left-side burn hazard; owners are told to stop using the glasses and update firmware. MAID Debate: A new report says Canada recorded more MAID deaths than U.S. firearm homicides in 2024, reigniting political and ethical arguments around assisted dying. Food & Heart Health: A study links higher whole-grain intake with lower cardiometabolic risk and reduced body weight—another push toward practical diet changes. Skin Disease Update: Oruka Therapeutics reported strong week-28 results for an IL-23p19 antibody (ORKA-001) in a phase 2a psoriasis trial, with many patients reaching near-complete clearance. Access & Capacity: Manitoba’s food bank demand keeps climbing, with over 60,000 people relying on services monthly, including many children. Care Delivery Gaps: Ontario paramedics report staffing and safety strain after ER nurses left citing overcrowding. Public Health & Policy: Canada’s labour bill changes are set to test Ottawa’s power to quash strikes, with legal experts warning of court challenges. Local Health Infrastructure: Hamilton data-centre growth is drawing scrutiny over water and energy use, with residents pushing for tighter rules.
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