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AFN faceoff. Murder plot. Musk outburst. The Roundup

Nov 30, 2023
David Akin's Roundup
Clippings of #cdnpoli, #media, and #tech content aimed at those with an interest in Canadian politics and policy. And sometimes Canadian postage stamps.
Canada
Liberal minister to testify after heated testimony from Métis, First Nations groups
As Indigenous leaders engage in heated debate over a federal bill that would formalize several Métis self-governance agreements, the Liberal minister for Crown-Indigenous relations is expected to face tough questions on Wednesday afternoon. [CP]

The six candidates vying to be the next national chief of the organization that represents more than 600 First Nations in Canada explained how they would advocate for treaty rights, sovereignty and health issues during a forum the week before the election. [CP]
Don Martin: With speculation rising that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will follow his father's footsteps in the snow to a pre-election resignation, political columnist Don Martin focuses on one Liberal cabinet minister who's emerging as leadership material -- and who stands out as a fresh-faced contrast to the often 'angry and abrasive' leader of the Conservatives. My friend Don might be bit more bullish than I am on Fraser but I definitely agree with him that Fraser may well be in the leadership conversation -- whenever that happens. [CTV]

Bleu et blanc, vitré, le 1010 Somerset à Ottawa, qui compte deux étages, est un bâtiment comme il en existe des milliers d’autres au pays. Il a accueilli pendant des années des fonctionnaires du gouvernement fédéral qui venaient y travailler chaque jour. [Radio-Canada]
From the provinces
Smith, Freeland announce new $8.9B Dow investment in Alberta
Fort Saskatchewan will be home to Dow's Path2Zero facility, the world’s first net-zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives site. [Global]

Global News spoke with three of the four candidates from the main parties in an attempt to provide voters with a more information ahead of voting day. [Global]
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Elsewhere
U.S. says alleged plot to kill Sikh activist in N.Y. linked to Nijjar murder in B.C.
An agent of the Indian government directed one of its citizens to hire a hitman to assassinate a Sikh activist living in New York, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. That activist is believed to be Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who has both Canadian and American citizenship. Jackson Proskow reports on how investigators say the suspected murder-for-hire plot was thwarted, and the link to the June murder of Canadian Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia, as claims grow the Indian government is trying to silence and kill vocal dissidents. [Global National]
The shooting at a bus stop during rush hour was carried out by two gunmen who were killed at the scene. [BBC]

After a summer of record-breaking heat and unprecedented wildfires, world leaders will gather Thursday for two weeks of climate change negotiations in Dubai. [Global]
Media
Google and Ottawa reach annual $100 million agreement over Canada’s Online News Act
Google has reached an agreement with Ottawa over Canada’s Online News Act, which is set to take effect in December. Mackenzie Gray reports. [Global National]

Elon Musk, the owner of social media site X (formerly Twitter), scoffed at advertisers boycotting the platform because of his controversial statements. [CNBC]
The exodus from X is bleeding beyond just major advertisers. [CNN]
The long-running show will have an overhaul, but more resources will go into BBC digital journalism. [BBC]
News Corp., USA Today, and the Daily Mail have all left the group. [Marketing Brew]
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Sci/Tech
Consumer Reports has published an extensive ranking of vehicle reliability, and the results pour cold water on EVs and plug-in hybrids. The survey says electric vehicles suffer from 79 percent more maintenance issues than gas- or diesel-powered ones, while plug-in hybrids have 146 percent more problems. [Endgadget]
The IEA report found the momentum behind energy efficiency continued to increase in part due to the global energy crisis resulting from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. [Global]
Coming in September 2024, iOS 18 is set to be a major update to the iPhone and iPad with generative AI additions, Siri improvements and more. [MacRumors]
The changes go into effect very soon. I have thought about moving to Evernote over the years but eventually opted for Things in combination with Apple's continuous improvements to its Notes and Reminders apps. But I know a lot of people who have Evernote at the heart of their daily existence. [The Verge]
The Calendar
  • 0815 ET: 315 Wellington - Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food (AGRI) | Meeting  85 - Agriculture Min Lawrence MacAulay speaks to FY24 Supp Bs
  • 0815 ET: 415 Wellington - Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage (CHPC) | Meeting  102 - Heritage Min Pascale St-Onge testifies on her mandate.
  • 0900 ET: Toronto - Mental Health MIn Ya'ara Saks speaks about a suicide crisis helpline.
  • 0900 ET: W110 1 Wellington -  Meeting of the Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans: Canada's seal populations.
  • 0900 ET: C128 Senate building -  Meeting of the Senate Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets, and Administrations
  • 0900 ET: B45 Senate Building -  Meeting of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry: Soil Health
  • 0915 ET: B30 Senate Building -  Meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources: Bill S-14
  • 1000 ET: 135B West Block - NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice and Taylor Bachrach speak about COP28.
  • 1030 ET: 135B West Block - BQ MP Luc Theriault speaks to reporters.
  • 1050 ET: Dubai, UAE - GPC MP Elizabeth  May arrives at the COP28 location.
  • 1100 ET: 425 Wellington - Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development (ENVI) | Meeting  88 - Freshwater
  • 1100 ET: 315 Wellington - Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans (FOPO) | Meeting  90 - Committee Business
  • 1100 ET: 330 Wellington - Standing Committee on International Trade (CIIT) | Meeting  85 - The 2023 Strike at the Port of Vancouver: Selected Impacts, Responses and Port-related Innovation
  • 1100 ET: 225A West Block - Standing Committee on Public Accounts (PACP) | Meeting  88 - Indigenous Services Min Patty Hadju testifies: Follow-up Study on Report 3, Access to Safe Drinking Water in First Nations Communities — Indigenous Services Canada, of the 2021 Reports 1 to 5 of the Auditor General of Canada
  • 1100 ET: 410 Wellington - Standing Committee on the Status of Women (FEWO) | Meeting  89 - Women's Economic Empowerment
  • 1130 ET: Toronto - Labour Min Seamus O'Regan speaks to the Empire Club of Canada.
  • 1130 ET: C128 Senate building -  Meeting of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade:  Situation in Sudan.
  • 1130 ET: B45 Senate Building -  Meeting of the Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology: Bill S-244
  • 1130 ET: W110 1 Wellington -  Meeting of the Senate Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy: Bill S-1001
  • 1145 ET: B30 Senate Building -  Meeting of the Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs: Bill S-230. Senator Kim Pate to testify.
  • 1215 ET: Toronto - PM Trudeau makes an announcement and speaks to reporters.
  • 1230 ET: Vancouver - Deputy PM and Fin Min Chrystia Freeland speaks about the Fall Economic Statement and takes questions from reporters.
  • 1445 ET: Toronto - Labour Min Seamus O'Regan speaks about the Fall Economic Statement and takes questions from reporters.
  • 1500 ET: Hamilton, ON: PM Trudeau meets with seniors.
  • 1530 ET: 025B West Block - Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates (OGGO) | Meeting  90 - Treasury Board President Anita Anand on FY24 SuppBs
  • 1530 ET: 415 Wellington - Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs (INAN) | Meeting  86 - Crown-Indigenous Min Gary Anandasangaree testifies on Bill C-53
  • 1530 ET: 410 Wellington - Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM) | Meeting  86 - Committee business
  • 1530 ET: 315 Wellington - Standing Committee on Industry and Technology (INDU) | Meeting  100 - Bill C-27
  • 1530 ET: 425 Wellington - Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights (JUST) | Meeting  86 - Bill C-321
  • 1530 ET: 125-B West Block - Standing Committee on National Defence (NDDN) | Meeting  84 - Lack of Housing Availability on or Near Bases for Canadian Armed Forces Members and Their Families and the Challenges Facing Members and Their Families When They Are Required to Move Across the Country
  • 1530 ET: 330 Wellington - Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs (ACVA) | Meeting  73 - Experience of Women Veterans.

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