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Oct 19 2023

Alberta harm. Trudeau poll. Kinew speech. The Roundup

Oct 19, 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
Trudeau says Alberta’s Canada Pension Plan exit would cause ‘undeniable’ harm
In an open letter to the premier Wednesday, Trudeau said he has instructed his cabinet and officials to do 'everything possible' to ensure the CPP remains intact. [Global]

Freeland top choice to replace Trudeau if he were to leave; CPC leads vote intent by 11 points [Angus Reid Institute]

TikTok executives faced off on with Canadian MPs who have concerns that data from the app could end up in the hands of the Chinese government. [Global]

Speaker Greg Fergus said heckling has always been part of the chamber, but it has become too commonplace and isn't adding to the debate. [National Post]
'This is an unusual trial, there's unusual kinds of evidence. There's certain national security issues involved,' the judge said. [National Post]
Meetings continue today in Ottawa as leaders from across the Caribbean touch base on how Canada can help create a safer, greener world. [TorStar]
Israel-Gaza
Israel to let Egypt deliver some aid to Gaza as it reels from hospital blast
Israel said Wednesday that it will allow Egypt to deliver limited quantities of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, the first crack in a 10-day siege on the territory. [Global]

A Quebec Liberal MP issued an emotional plea for peace in Israel and a viable Palestinian state on Wednesday, as deaths in the Gaza Strip "mount by the minute." [CP]

Israel pounded Gaza with more air strikes on Thursday, as British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak followed U.S. President Joe Biden on visits to demonstrate support for the war against Hamas while urging Israel to ease the plight of besieged Gazans. [Reuters]
Israel's envoy to Canada says it is important for democracies to assess when a line has been crossed between freedom of speech and what he calls "freedom of hate." [TorStar]
Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah has been exchanging fire with Israel across the border over the past week in the deadliest escalation since a 2006 war. [Global]
From the provinces
Speech: Premier Wab Kinew
Click through to watch Premier Wab Kinew speak after he and his cabinet were sworn in in Winnipeg on Wednesday. One of the most compelling speeches I've seen a politician deliver in a long time. - DA. [Province of Manitoba]
Premier Wab Kinew says his cabinet is reflective of Manitoba both culturally and geographically. [Global]

Blaine Higgs told reporters in September that children were being taught to lie to their parents in school with the old version of the province's school gender identity policy. [Global]
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Elsewhere
Voters are casting ballots in two special elections in England that could add more misery to the beleaguered governing Conservative Party. [AP]
Media
How Social Media Abdicated Responsibility for the News
The Israel-Hamas war has displayed with fresh urgency the perils of relying on our feeds for updates about events unfolding in real time. [New Yorker]
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The Calendar
  • 0815 ET: 225-A West Block - Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food (AGRI) | Meeting  76 - Drafting report
  • 0815 ET: 425 Wellington - Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage (CHPC) | Meeting  93 - Drafting Report
  • 0815 ET: Toronto - Small Business Min Rechie Valdez speaks at a Shopify Townhall.
  • 0830 ET: Ottawa - PM Trudeau and Women and Gender Equity Min Marci Ien meets with Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali.
  • 0900 ET: W110 1 Wellington -  Senate Fisheries and Oceans Committee meets: Examine and report on Canada’s seal populations and their effect on Canada's fisheries
  • 0900 ET: Ottawa - PM Trudeau and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly meets with Jamaic PM Andrew Holness.
  • 0915 ET: B30 Senate Building -  Senate Standing Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources meeting on Bill S-234
  • 0915 ET: B30 Senate Building -  Senate Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources Committee meets: Bill S-234
  • 1000 ET: 035B West Block - Standing Committee on Public Accounts (PACP) | Meeting  78 - 2023 Reports 5 to 9 of the Auditor General.
  • 1030 ET: Ottawa - PM Trudeau delivers opening remarks for the CARICOM summit session and trade and investment.
  • 1030 ET: 135B West Block - LP MP Kody Blois speaks about competitiveness issues for farmers
  • 1100 ET: 420 Wellington - Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development (ENVI) | Meeting  78 - Committee Business
  • 1100 ET: 330 Wellington - Standing Committee on Finance (FINA) | Meeting  109 - Budget 2024 consultations
  • 1100 ET: 315 Wellington - Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans (FOPO) | Meeting  82 - Drafting report
  • 1100 ET: 425 Wellington - Standing Committee on International Trade (CIIT) | Meeting  76 - Drafting report
  • 1100 ET: 225A West Block - Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs (PROC) | Meeting  89 - Question of Privilege Related to the Intimidation Campaign against the Member for Wellington—Halton Hills and other Members
  • 1100 ET: 410 Wellington - Standing Committee on the Status of Women (FEWO) | Meeting  81 - Drafting report.
  • 1130 ET: B45 Senate Building -  Senate Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology meeting on Bill C-35
  • 1130 ET: B45 Senate building -  Senate Social Affairs, Science and Technology Committee meets: Bill C-35
  • 1130 ET: W110 1 Wellington -  Senate Banking, Commerce and the Economy Committee meets: Bill C-42: Innovation, Science and Industry Min François-Philippe Champagne testifies.
  • 1145 ET: B30 Senate Building -  Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee meets: Bill S-13
  • 1300 ET: National Press Theatre - Treasury Board President Anita Anand , Citizens Services Min Terry Beech, Public Safety Min Dominic LeBlanc, Health Min Mark Holland and Immigration Min Marc Miller respond to the latest Auditor General reports.
  • 1330 ET: Ottawa, ON - PM Trudeau  speaks to reporters at the conclusion of the CARICOM summit.
  • 1530 ET: 225-A West Block - Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs (ACVA) | Meeting  65 - Briefing with Veterans Affaris Min Ginette Petitpas Taylor
  • 1530 ET: 315 Wellington - Standing Committee on Industry and Technology (INDU) | Meeting  90 - C-27
  • 1530 ET: 425 Wellington - Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM) | Meeting  77 - Drafting report
  • 1530 ET: 315 Wellington - Standing Committee on Industry and Technology (INDU) | Meeting  90 - C-27
  • 1530 ET: 420 Wellington - Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights (JUST) | Meeting  78 - S-12
  • 1530 ET: 125B West Block - Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates (OGGO) | Meeting  79 - Briefing by the Parliamentary Budget Officer
  • 1530 ET: 415 Wellington - Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs (INAN) | Meeting  77 - Restitution of Land to First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Communities
  • 1530 ET: 330 Wellington - Standing Committee on National Defence (NDDN) | Meeting  75 - Briefing on the Israel-Hamas Conflict
  • 1530 ET: HoC foyer - Labour Min Seamus O'Regan speaks about a labour dispute.
  • 1730 ET: Toronto - PM Trudeau meets with Barbados PM Mia Mottley. 
  • 1815 ET: Vancouver - Small Business Min Rechie Valdez speaks to the West Coast Business Forum.
Issued this day ...
...  in 2021: Sc # 3304 - Diwali. Design: Seung Jai Paek 
Canada Post: "The stamp design features a Rangoli pattern, one of the most universally recognized symbols of Diwali. Rangolis are intricate geometric patterns drawn on the floors of homes – using a variety of colourful media – to welcome guests, ward off evil, and bring good fortune to those who live there."

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