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May 27 2023

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May 27, 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.
From the provinces
Newspaper op-eds likely don't have the cachet or influence they once did but, nonetheless, The Calgary Herald publishes two today by the women who hope to be premier at the end of the day Monday. 👇
UCP Leader Danielle Smith says her party has proudly run on its record and introduced a positive plan for stability, growth, job creation. [Calgary Herald]
NDP Leader Rachel Notley says she will deliver what Albertans want: stability, predictability and trusted leadership. [Calgary Herald]
Meanwhile, a former mayor and a former prime minister weigh in with some last-weekend endorsement messages. 👇
Naheed Nenshi on his vote for the 2023 Alberta election
Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi explains why he's lending his vote to Rachel Notley and the NDP this time. [CTV]
Stephen Harper: A Message to Fellow Albertans
The former prime minister is for the UCP. [United Conservative Party YouTube]
Ken Boessenkool was a key architect of Harper's early wins and he says he can't vote for either Smith or Notley. And business groups are worried either way ... 👇
Ken Boessenkool: I won’t choose between bad and worse, and don’t make me say who is which. [The Line]
the Alberta election heads into its final days, business groups are warning that increased divisiveness and political extremism poses a threat to the province's economic future. [Global]
Don't look to the pollsters for help. One is going one way, the other is going the other way.👇
After trailing in the polls for years, the United Conservative Party appears poised to win a majority next Monday, according to a new CBC News poll. This poll was in the field for an exceptionally long time -- 12 days -- from May 12-24. [CBC]
A new ThinkHQ poll shows the Alberta NDP with an edge in the decisive city of Calgary just days before the May 29 provincial election. And this poll was in the field for four days, May 19-23.  [Calgary Herald]
A leaked recording provided by the provincial NDP party has brought to light comments made by the co-chair for the Manitoba PC election campaign. [Global]
Canada
Fashion’s Greenwashing Problem: How Canadian shoppers might be misled by eco claims
Fashion’s greenwashing problem: how some experts believe Canadian shoppers are potentially being misled by eco-claims. [Global]
The former governor general said he had extensive access to intelligence and national security officials to conclude a public inquiry into foreign interference isn’t necessary. [Global]
Past CPC voters three-times as likely as past Liberal, NDP voters to say this issue ‘very important’ May 26, 2023 – David Johnston’s decision not to call a public inquiry. [Angus Reid Institute]
Elsewhere
India gets new parliament building as Modi remakes capital's centre
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a new parliament complex on Sunday, the centrepiece of a $2.4 billion project that aims to remake British colonial-era buildings in the capital's centre and give it a distinct Indian identity. [Reuters]
The Wagner Group may be trying to smuggle weapons to Ukraine from Mali as Russia continues its invasion of the country, U.S. officials say. [Global]
If you've ever dreamed of running away to be a lighthouse keeper, here's your chance. But read the fine print.  [Global]
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Media
The Institute for Nonprofit News reported a 17% growth in the number of new nonprofit newsrooms in 2022, in an annual report released this week.  [Nieman Journalism Lab]
Tech
Japan's ispace says Hakuto-R crashed because it got confused by a crater rim
ispace is done analyzing data from its failed Hakuto-R lunar landing, and it sounds like tricky terrain and a late change in the landing site are to blame.. [Endgadget]
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Issued this day ...
Issued this day in 2005: Scott # 2109: Art Canada: Homer Watson. Design: Hélène L’Heureux
One of a two-stamp series to honour the work of Homer Watson (1855-1936), this one features Watson’s Down in the Laurentides (1882).

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