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May 25 2024

Fake news. RCMP ribbons. BC Disunited: The Roundup

May 25, 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
NDP MP raps Conservative over ‘fake news’ video
A video titled 'Breaking News: Trudeau Resigns' produced for Conservative MP Branden Leslie contained doctored television news clips mixed with real news and out-of-context news. [Global]
The Canadian Security Intelligence Service says the possibility of violence against LGBTQ2 people is part of a larger 'anti-gender movement' that continues to pose a threat. [Global]
Critics dismiss RCMP addition of Indigenous ribbon skirt
Ever since 1990 when Baltej Singh Dhillon won the right to wear a turban while on duty, the RCMP, on occasion, adjusted its uniform regulations to reflect cultural and religious diversity in its ranks. The latest edition, a ribbon skirt, is now part of the ceremonial uniform options for Indigenous officers who identify as women or Two-Spirit people. Public reaction to the change is largely negative. Melissa Ridgen explains why. [Global National]

New data ... shows that 43 percent of Canadians actually believe a Prime Minister Poilievre would be best suited to deal with another Trump presidency.  Meanwhile, a much smaller proportion (24%) of Canadians believe Prime Minister Trudeau would be best at dealing with Trump, despite having done so in the past during the renegotiation of NAFTA and various other trade battles. [Pollara Strategic Insights]
John Ibbitson: In Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life, Andrew Lawton offers a sympathetic look at the man who could become the next PM. [Globe and Mail]

Independent Toronto MP Kevin Vuong says he is asking Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to let him join the Tory caucus. [Global]

Canada Border Services Agency employees could go on strike next month, which the union warns would cause 'significant disruptions' during the summer travel season. [Global]
From the Provinces
‘Non-competition’ plan from BC United rejected by BC Conservatives
The BC Conservatives are second in the polls, behind the governing NDP. And the party won't agree to a cooperation deal with third-place BC United ahead of the October election. [Global]
Saskatchewan MLA Jeremy Harrison has resigned as the Government House Leader after allegations brought forward by the legislative Speaker last week. [Global]

Ontarians will soon be able to buy alcoholic drinks like pre-mixed cocktails outside of the LCBO, as the Ford government expands on where booze can be bought in the province. [Global]

Le président-directeur général de la Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ), Charles Milliard, multiplie les appels et les rencontres dans ce qui devient le secret le moins bien gardé de la colline Parlementaire : il prépare le terrain pour son arrivée dans la course à la direction du Parti libéral du Québec (PLQ). S’il ne confirme pas encore qu’il sera de la ligne de départ, plus de 80 jeunes libéraux s’allient pour le convaincre de faire le saut. Le député André Fortin verrait son arrivée d’un bon œil. [La Presse]

Lawrence Pinsky was sleeping in Israel the moment it was announced Progressive Conservative members placed their trust in him to win the upcoming Tuxedo byelection. [CBC]
Elsewhere
India's massive election faces heatwave challenge in penultimate phase
Indian voters braved temperatures of nearly 45 degrees Celsius (113 Fahrenheit) in parts of the country as they headed to polling stations in the penultimate phase of the world's largest election on Saturday. [Reuters]
A Northeastern political scientist devised a poll tracker that plots individual changes within pollsters for the 2024 presidential election. [Northeastern University]
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Media
Fake and potentially fraudulent online ads made to look like Toronto Star reporting are creating confusion for readers
The fake article says for a minimum payment of $350 you can gain access to a program that can help you “save tens of thousands a day.” [TorStar]
Bell Media could lose its bid to have former television personality Patricia Jaggernauth's human rights case thrown out, after a Canadian Human Rights Commission report noting her complaint raises "serious human rights issues that are systemic in nature." [CBC]
Erik Wemple: The broadcaster dismissed a high-profile critique from within its ranks. Then it crumbled. [WaPo]
Science and Tech
Why is everybody talking about GPT-4o? Is ChatGPT going to take over the world? Your questions, answered. [The Verge]
Tables are getting way easier to create in Sheets. [The Verge]
The Calendar
  • Stresa, Italy - Deputy PM and Finance Min Chrystia Freeland meets with G7 finance ministers.
  • 0900 ET - Halifax - PM Trudeau meets with community leaders.
  • 1230 ET - Winnipeg - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and NDP MP Leah Gazan attend the launch of the Elmwood-Transcona campaign office. 
  • 1500 ET - Winnipeg - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh meets with the Transcona Council of Seniors

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