AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPublic Safety for Jewish Communities: B’nai Brith Canada is urging legislative changes after a gunman exchanged fire with police outside a Belleville synagogue on Yom Kippur, calling for permission for synagogues to hire armed, qualified guards and for dedicated funding to ensure a continuous police presence at Jewish institutions. Sports on CBC: Hockey Night in Canada is back this fall as CBC will air eight PWHL games on Saturday nights, starting Dec. 5 with Montréal Victoire vs. Hamilton, with pre- and postgame analysis. Indigenous Truth & Reconciliation: Ahead of Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Williams Lake is hosting a Sept. 30 community gathering, while Toronto’s Na-Me-Res holds a Day of Remembrance at Hillcrest Park. Canada-EU Talks: A report says the EU is floating the idea of Canada becoming an “associate member,” with Prime Minister Mark Carney open to exploring closer ties. Moldova in Canada: Canada-based Moldovan citizens received consular support through the “Embassy Comes Closer to You” program, with 868 people benefiting via outreach visits. Arts & Culture: The W. Eugene Smith Fund named Vancouver photographer Hayley Lohn as a judge for its 2026 grants.
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