Jun 21, 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
What do Monday’s by-election results mean for Pierre Poilievre?
'Hopefully, he examines these by-elections closely, picks up the red flags and makes sure that we have a plan forward,' said [Erin O'Toole's campaign manager] Fred DeLorey. [National Post]
The numbers suggest that so far, the NDP’s attempts to push dental care and other affordability measures aren’t translating into more votes for the party. [TorStar]
Tasha Kheiriddin: All things point to a nasty, divisive campaign — one that might not change the status quo but will further cement division. [National Post]
"I'm going to be getting married in a few weeks’ time, and anybody that's ever been involved in the campaign knows how much work it takes, and the sacrifice it takes from everyone involved. And finally, for that first moment where it kind of hit me, 'What's going on?' the sacrifice that my family has offered me... it's overwhelming." [PortageOnline]
Malgré une sévère raclée servie par les conservateurs, Maxime Bernier assure que son parti et lui ne sont pas près de disparaître. [JdeM]
LeBlanc has been tasked with helping to devise a plan for what the next steps of the process to probe allegations of foreign meddling should look like. 
CSIS has detailed how targets inside and outside of China are 'approached and cultivated' online by proxies of the People's Republic of China's Intelligence Services. [Global]
Liberals have weakened the accountability measures in the House, and should remember they will not be in power forever, says Bloc MP Alain Therrien. [Hill Times]
The former prime minister's speech didn't mention Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, and instead referred to the achievements of the Liberals under Justin Trudeau. [Global]
The 9th report from the House of Commons Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. 
From the provinces
Uber said the accounts are designed with extra safety features and must be enabled by parents or guardians in order for teens to use them. [Global]
MLAs gathered in the legislature Tuesday to be sworn in and participate in a mostly procedural single day of session which saw Nathan Cooper return to his role as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. [Global]

Marguerite Trussler’s report found the premier breached ethics rules over a conversation she had with then justice minister Tyler Shandro. [Edmonton Journal]

Mayor candidate Mitzie Hunter says she would bring a different set of experiences to city hall if elected. 'I bring a combination of what's needed at the city right now.' [Global]
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Elsewhere
The visit, which will include meetings with U.S. President Joe Biden and industry leaders, is expected to deepen and diversify the partnership between the two countries. [Global]
Media
Canadians are losing their appetite for news — and trusting it less
A new study of digital news consumption shows Canadians are avoiding the news more and trusting it less —especially in English Canada. [The Conversation]
With two of three remaining managers expected to leave before July, the newspaper is temporarily shutting down its opinion section. [The Rover]
A handbook for small newsrooms and local publishers. [Joe Amditis]
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Tech
We analysed over six million passwords to discover the most hacked passwords around the world from favourite football teams to cities. [Dojo]
Instagram is finally letting users download Reels posted by others on their phones so they can share them outside the app.[TechCrunch]
Microsoft says the early June disruptions to its Microsoft’s flagship office suite — including the Outlook email apps — were denial-of-service attacks by a shadowy new hacktivist group. The software giant offered few details on the attack. It did not comment on how many customers were affected. [AP]

Issued this day ...
Issued this day in 1985: Sc #947a: Booklet Stamps: Parliament. Design: Rolf Harder.