AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoMAID Poll: Angus Reid finds 77% of Canadians still support the original 2016 MAID rules, but support drops for expansions—especially mental illness as a sole condition (43% in favour, 39% opposed). Public Health & Policy: WHO’s first nicotine pouch report is drawing pushback from harm-reduction advocates, who say it downplays pouch safety compared with smoking. Ebola Watch: Congo’s Ebola outbreak hits 282 confirmed cases as Brazil investigates two suspected cases tied to travel. Mental Health Access: Agriculture Wellness Ontario is expanding a pilot mental-health program for international farm workers in Ontario, aiming to tackle stress and isolation barriers. Youth Self-Harm Support: Kids Help Phone launches “Feelings to Text,” redirecting at-risk youth from self-harm searches to guided, hope-focused content. Drug Industry & Markets: Apotex Health is seeking up to C$1.2B in a Toronto IPO, a potential boost for Canada’s subdued listings market. Wellness & Mobility: Greater Sudbury marks Active Transportation Month, urging small walking/biking changes for health and environment.
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