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May 11 2023

Bernier’s back. Parents Day. Perfect defence.

May 11, 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
Canada revamps passport design, will roll out online renewal this year
The printing of the new Canadian passports is expected to begin this summer and will be rolled out over the next year, federal ministers said. [Global]
The People's Party of Canada leader is expected to make an announcement about the byelection in the Portage-Lisgar riding on Friday. [Global]
Fred DeLorey: Is Poilievre’s exposed left flank under attack? [Substack]
China has been blocking beef shipments from Canadian processing plants ever since an atypical case of BSE, or mad cow disease, was found on an Alberta farm in December of 2021. [Global]
From the provinces
Alberta Election: Justin Trudeau’s Oil Policy Is Too Harsh for Rachel Notley
The woman who’s looking to reclaim power in Canada’s energy heartland is pushing back against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s targets for cleaning up the oil and gas industry. [Bloomberg]
Lethbridge-West candidates and voters gathered at the Lethbridge Public Library (LPL) to discuss big topics like the doctor shortage, opioid crisis and small business investments. [Global]

Restraining order against Zulkifl Mujahid has been vacated no longer an independent candidate hopes the UCP will let him run in the election. [Edmonton Journal]
A Dec. 5, 2022 news release when the SRA was announced said this will be “a new agency to pursue greater autonomy in tax collection.” Terms like “autonomy” and “federal intrusion” and “constitutional overreach” were also used. [Regina Leader-Post]
Provincial legislature members adopted a motion on Wednesday declaring Canada's plan incompatible with the protection of French in Quebec. [Global]

The controversial decision by teachers at a Quebec school to replace Mother's Day events with a celebration of parents has caused ripples all the way to the provincial legislature but supporters say such moves can benefit children. [CP]
The Quebec government is set to table a bill that would give members of the legislature the highest base salary out of all provincial politicians in Canada. [Global]
Ontario Economic Development Minister Vic Fedeli calls it the 'sleeper story' of the province's massive auto industry transition. [Global]
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Elsewhere
Western weapons, experience harden Ukrainian air defenses against Russian onslaught
Since Russia resumed regular attacks on Kyiv on April 28 after a nearly two-month lull, the units have intercepted every drone and missile fired at the capital. It’s a vast improvement since the opening days of the war, when waves of Russian missiles and aircraft eluded many Ukrainian defenses and inflicted heavy losses on Kyiv’s air force. The gains are happening with the help of Western weapons and growing experience. [AP]
In the last two days, at least eight people have died in clashes between Khan's supporters and the police. Troops have been deployed to contain the violence, vowing a tough response to attacks on their property and personnel. Khan is in police custody in the capital of Islamabad until sometime next week, undergoing questioning on corruption charges. [AP]

The leader of Wales’ pro-independence political party has resigned after an inquiry found it was riddled with bullying and misogyny. Adam Price said he was stepping down as leader of Plaid Cymru after a meeting of the party executive late Wednesday. [AP]
Media
Last week at the annual Government Social Media Conference in Reno, Nev., a government communications professional stood up and in front of a room of her peers and called Twitter a “hellscape,” asking the panelists on stage: When do you know it’s time to pull the plug on Twitter? [Government Technology] 
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Tech
Cardinal Health's facility in Dorval, Que., has become the first of multiple locations across Canada to implement a fleet of 27 robots assisting employees.  [Global]

The fast-food chain has customized a language model with terms like “JBC” for junior bacon cheeseburger and “biggie bags” for meal combos. [WSJ]
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