AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoInternational School Travel Pause: Edmonton Public Schools will “pause” all international school trips and school-based exchanges for 2026-27, citing a “complex global landscape” and safety concerns, leaving families frustrated over vague messaging. Student Aid Shake-Up: Ontario’s OSAP overhaul will cut the share of aid delivered as grants (capped at 25%), shifting more support to loans and raising repayment burdens for immigrant and refugee students, according to advocates. Labour Pressure in Education Services: CUPE 8911, representing B.C. emergency communications workers, has issued a 72-hour strike notice after months of stalled talks, warning staffing and workload threaten 911 sustainability. AI and Data Centres: Northern Alberta residents raised concerns at an O’Leary Digital open house for the proposed Wonder Valley AI data centre, questioning the project’s scale and the lack of a traditional Q&A format. Transit Affordability: Grand River Transit is reviewing fare and subsidy priorities as ridership and costs strain its long-term sustainability.
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