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Nov 7 2023

Carbon vote. CUPE claims. Gaza Canadians. The Roundup

Nov 7, 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
Carbon tax takes centre stage at premiers’ meeting in Halifax
The federal government is facing pressure over a carbon pricing pause for home heating oil that mostly favours Atlantic Canada, with political opponents calling to expand the exemption to all fossil fuels used to heat homes. As Heidi Petracek reports, Canada's premiers are also making unified calls on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to go back to the drawing board in addressing the climate crisis. [Global National]
MPs voted Monday to reject a motion by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to have Ottawa extend its carbon price pause to all forms of home heating. [Global]
The federal government is spending $5 million on private security and other safety measures for community groups worried about an increase in hate-fuelled violence, the public safety minister announced Monday. [CP]
Triggered by union posts after Hamas's attack, 25 Jewish CUPE members allege several years of antisemitism by Canada’s largest union. [National Post]
More than one-third of Canadians reported not having any dental insurance effectively making it difficult for them to get the care they need. [Global]
From the provinces
Ontario is planning to make it mandatory for salary ranges to be disclosed on job postings. [Global]
Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard is scheduled to present the province's fall economic update this morning. [TorStar]
At present, someone who isn't a professional engineer can't use the word "engineer" in a job title. [Global]
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Elsewhere
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said Monday an explosion at the high commission in Abuja, Nigeria, led to a fire that left two people dead. [Global]
Canadians in Gaza could soon cross into Egypt after names appear on official list
Canadians looking to flee Gaza might soon be able to cross into Egypt, after a new document containing names of Canadians was published by the General Authority for Crossings and Borders in Gaza. [CP]
The former president, who also railed against New York’s attorney general in front of a packed courtroom, denied he committed fraud and called the trial “very unfair.” [NYT]
Media
Loyalist College suspends journalism programs indefinitely
Citing declining registration numbers, Loyalist College has suspended both the photo journalism and journalism communications programs. This program a long list of talented alumni I've worked with over the years. Sad news. [Global]
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Sci/Tech

Use a photo or video editor a lot? The TourBox Elite controller will let you get a lot more done in a lot less time. [ZDNet]
... this study reveals that enrolling in early morning classes lowers students’ course grades and the likelihood of future STEM course enrollment.  [SSRN]
The Calendar
  • 0900 ET: C128 Senate Building - Meeting of the Senate Commitee on Indigenous Peoples: Briefings on Indigenous Affairs
  • 0900 ET: W110 1 Wellington - Meeting of the Senate Commitee on National Finance: FY24 Main Estimates
  • 0930 ET: B45 Senate Building - Meeting of the Senate Commitee on Transport and Communications : Committee business
  • 1000 ET: West Block - PM Trudeau meets with his cabinet.
  • 1100 ET: 425 Wellington - Subcommittee on International Human Rights of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development (SDIR) | Meeting 38 - Unlawful Transfer of Ukrainian Children to Russia
  • 1100 ET: 420 Wellington - Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage (CHPC) | Meeting 97 - Safe Sport in Canada
  • 1100 ET: 225A West Block - Standing Committee on Public Accounts (PACP) | Meeting 83 - Follow-up Study on Report 3, Gender-Based Analysis Plus Report 3, Hydrogen’s Potential to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions / Report 10, Specific COVID-19 Benefits
  • 1100 ET: 315 Wellington - Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans (FOPO) | Meeting 86 - Drafting report
  • 1100 ET: 330 Wellington - Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development (ENVI) | Meeting 83 - Committee Business
  • 1100 ET: 125B West Block - Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs (PROC) | Meeting 94 - Committee Business
  • 1100 ET: 415 Wellington - Standing Committee on International Trade (CIIT) | Meeting 80 - Bill C-57. International Trade Min Mary Ng testifies.
  • 1130 ET: 135B West Block - First Nations Wild Salmon Alliance speak about fish farms
  • 1530 ET: 025B West Block - Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates (OGGO) | Meeting 84 - ArriveCAN Application
  • 1530 ET: 415 Wellington - Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs (INAN) | Meeting 82 - Bill C-53
  • 1530 ET: 410 Wellington - Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM) | Meeting 82 - Closed Work Permits and Temporary Foreign Workers / Conditions Faced by Asylum-Seekers. Immigration Min Marc Miller testifies.
  • 1530 ET: 315 Wellington - Standing Committee on Industry and Technology (INDU) | Meeting 95 - Meeting Requested by Members of the Committee
  • 1530 ET: 330 Wellington - Standing Committee on National Defence (NDDN) | Meeting 80 - Review of the Impact of Canada’s Procurement Process on the Canadian Armed Forces
  • 1530 ET: 420 Wellington - Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights (JUST) | Meeting 83 - Bill C-40
  • 1600 ET: 425 Wellington - Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs (ACVA) | Meeting 69 - National Monument to Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan / Experience of Women Veterans
  • 1830 ET: 225-A West Block - Joint Senate and House Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying 38 - 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (EST)
  • 1830 ET: B30 Senate Building - Meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources : Bill S-241 and Bill S-258
  • 1830 ET: B30 Senate Building - Meeting of the Senate Commitee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources: Bill S-241
  • 1830 ET: B45 Senate Building - Meeting of the Senate Commitee on Agriculture and Forestry: Soil health in Canada.
Issued this day ...
... in 1973: Scott #625 - Christmas: Ice Skate. Design: Arnaud Maggs. 

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