AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoOutdoor Education Protest: Parents, kids, and educators rallied outside an MPP’s office in Owen Sound to push back against Ontario cuts to outdoor education and demand stable funding for outdoor and experiential learning. Menstrual Equity: United Way BC’s 2026 Period Promise campaign distributed 156,000 menstrual products across the South Island, helping students and workers access essentials as demand keeps rising. Heat-Ready or Not: B.C. health experts say the province isn’t prepared for the next heat wave, warning vulnerable people face preventable harm. Higher Ed & Learning Design: A new Canadian perspective argues experiential and work-integrated learning aren’t the same, warning universities may be narrowing education to short-term labour outcomes. Campus/Research Spotlight: McGill-linked HDT Bio Canada launched a Canadian clinical program for a brain cancer immunotherapy, moving HDT-401 toward Phase 1 glioblastoma trials. Policy & Access: Canada’s Express Entry is shifting to category-based selection with updated work-experience rules and a broader list of prioritized occupations, including education-related roles.
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