AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEducation & Health Policy: Ontario’s education minister says students can still be excused for sports under new attendance rules, after earlier guidance sparked confusion for families and schools. School Safety & Inclusion: P.E.I. school boards adopt a new sexual misconduct policy tied to recommendations, while separate coverage highlights ongoing concerns about student safety and misconduct prevention. Higher Ed & Research: McMaster University researchers report a new CAR-T approach targeting both glioblastoma tumors and the immune cells that help them grow. Indigenous Education & Community: Two First Nations in B.C. mark Indigenous History Month with a cedar dugout canoe gift ceremony tied to intergenerational care and solidarity. Campus Culture & Rights: A Canadian Muslim group criticizes the removal of a Palestinian keffiyeh from a graduate at a high school ceremony, citing rising anti-Palestinian racism on campuses. AI in Schools: Alberta teachers push back on using AI chatbots to simulate care for students, calling for clearer policy and training. Food & Student Costs: Ottawa’s Competition Bureau launches a broad review into food pricing from farm inputs to grocery shelves, but commentary warns competition alone won’t fix affordability.
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