AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSocial Media Rules: The U.K. is moving to ban social media for kids under 16, with carve-outs for messaging apps and a separate approach for AI “romantic companion” chatbots—Canada and others are watching closely. International Students: Lakehead University says federal caps have cut its international undergraduate enrolment by 11%, and it’s ramping up recruitment while hoping for policy changes. Student Innovation: An Aberfoyle student won gold at the Canada-Wide Science Fair for an AI tool that helps people judge milk spoilage and cut food waste. French-Language Access in Universities: Quebec struck a deal with English-language universities to boost out-of-province students’ basic French skills by graduation, backed by about $20M a year. School Food Expansion: Canada’s National School Food Program is scaling up, with funding doubling to $140M and more than 10,000 schools offering meals. Student Housing: Georgian College in Barrie is partnering with Sparrow to expand off-campus homestay options for fall 2026. AI Safety at the Top: Anthropic is in talks with U.S. officials after Trump-era AI security disputes led it to restrict access to advanced models. Wildfire Readiness: A Senate report urges stronger federal emergency management support as wildfire seasons strain provincial capacity.
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