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May 12 2024

Champagne picked. Nenshi nicked. Whale tale: The Roundup

May 12, 2024
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

Amandeep Singh, 22, was arrested on Saturday for his alleged role in Nijjar’s killing, which Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has linked to the Indian government.

Signe qu’il n’a pas l’intention de tirer sa révérence malgré des sondages défavorables depuis près d’un an, Justin Trudeau compte nommer le ministre de l’Innovation, des Sciences et de l’Industrie François-Philippe Champagne au poste de coprésident de la prochaine campagne des libéraux au Québec, a appris La Presse. [La Presse]

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said that he will attend the Ukrainian Peace Summit in Switzerland in June. [Pravda Ukraine]
From the Provinces
Wildfires are burning across western Canada. What to know
Wildfires have prompted evacuation orders in western Canada just days after officials warned of 'significant risk' from the natural hazard this summer. [Global]
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) expanded its evacuation alert as of 3 p.m. Saturday. [Global]

Officials have issued an evacuation order for a number of homes and cottages north of Flin Flon, Man., adding that people in the surrounding area should also be prepared to leave. [Global]
The second official Alberta NDP leadership debate saw five candidates eagerly agreeing with each other, until Naheed Nenshi was forced to defend against more attacks on his record as the mayor of Calgary. [CP]

The United Conservative Party’s board is urging Premier Danielle Smith to reform COVID vaccine policy because the directors are worried about the safety of mRNA vaccines for kids, the party president says. [CBC]
Elsewhere

In January 2021, several elected representatives received emails sent by APT31, a hacker group suspected of being controlled by Beijing. MEP François-Xavier Bellamy has announced his intention to file a complaint. Same group -- APT31 targeted Canadian lawmakers. [Le Monde]

Tens of thousands of Georgians converged in Tbilisi to voice their opposition to the country's controversial "foreign agent" bill. Now they are planning to do it all over again on the eve of the parliament's final reading of the legislation. [Radio Free Europe]
It’s the second time the South Dakota governor and VP contender has come under scrutiny for anecdotes in her book involving heads of state. [NBC]
Mexico’s presidential candidates are dancing on TikTok, not shaping policy
Jorge Álvarez Máynez is one of a few Mexican presidential candidates dancing on TikTok to campaign. It’s drawing eyeballs, but not addressing Mexico’s key issues. [Rest of World]
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Media
Just in case there was any doubt about how Jack Dorsey really feels about Bluesky, the former Twitter CEO has offered new details on why he left the board and deleted his account. [Endgadget]
Science and Tech
A whale of a tale: How scientists are decoding the language of sperm whales
Researchers with backgrounds in computer science, artificial intelligence and biology have come together to analyze years’ worth of vocalizations by sperm whales in the eastern Caribbean. They’ve learned the whales use thousands of clicking noises to form a sort of phonetic alphabet. [Global National]
They’re delivering solar power after dark in California and helping to stabilize grids in other states. And the technology is expanding rapidly. [NYT]
Are you eager to purchase the new iPad Air or iPad Pro? Transform Apple's versatile tablet into a movie theater, PDF reader, or video editing station using our expertly curated list of apps for work or play. [PCMag]
Issued this day ...
... in 1997: Scott #1639 plate block: Victorian Order of Nurses For Canada Centennial. Design: Margaret Susan Issenman.

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