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Mar 10, 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
A Deep Dive on Canadian Political Attitudes: Chinese election interference & the Liberal/NDP Agreement
Latest polling from Abacus Data includes probing attitudes on Chinese interference in Canada's election and the latest horse race numbers: CPC 36 | LPC 29 | NDP 18 | PPC 4 | GPC 3. In Quebec: BQ 36 | LPC 28 | CPC 17 | NDP 10. 
The foreign affairs minister and a department official confirmed China's envoy to Canada has been summoned over 2019 and 2021 election interference.
Anita Anand said Thursday morning in Ottawa that the new weapons are needed now for Canadian troops in Latvia and other parts of Europe.
Six in 10 Canadians believe violence has gone up in their community during the COVID-19 pandemic, and 80% fear things will only get worse going forward, according to a new poll.
Among the topics set to be discussed between Biden and Trudeau in Ottawa are continued support for Ukraine in the face of Russia's invasion and NORAD modernization.

Today, the Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces announced that they are launching public consultations with all Canadians on the Defence Policy Update (DPU), announced in Budget 2022. [Press release]
From the Provinces
Greens, Liberals question wisdom of UPEI medical school
P.E.I.’s Green and Liberal parties questioned whether a medical school at the University of Prince Edward Island was an effective solution for the province’s health care problems while on the campaign trail Wednesday. [CBC]
The government of Saskatchewan says policies similar to what is seen in Saskatchewan school divisions are coming for independent schools.
A 6,500-square-foot penthouse at Fairmont Pacific Rim has sold for $19.3 million, the most expensive condo sale on MLS in almost a decade. [Vancouver Sun]
Elsewhere
The Daring Ruse That Exposed China’s Campaign to Steal American Secrets
How the downfall of one intelligence agent revealed the astonishing depth of Chinese industrial espionage (in the U.S.) [NYT]

China on Friday accused Canada of smearing its reputation over allegations China is secretly operating two overseas police stations in Quebec. Canada should “stop sensationalizing and hyping the matter and stop attacks and smears on China,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a daily briefing. [AP]

As a Philippine coast guard aircraft flew over the disputed Spratly islands in the South China Sea on Thursday, a message came in over the radio telling it to immediately leave "Chinese territory".
COVID and Vaccines
Canadian researchers reviewed 137 studies from around the world that measured people's overall mental health, before the pandemic and then again during 2020.
Media
TikTok is the fastest growing social media app in Canada — but least trusted: report 
The research by Toronto Metropolitan University showed the short video app has nearly tripled its reach since 2019 with 29 per cent of survey respondents on the app. [CP via Global]

With the retirement of Global National's Atlantic correspondent, Ross Lord, my program is looking for someone to fill his big shoes. Click through for the job posting.
Hiring costs for presenters such as Nigel Farage and Jacob Rees-Mogg balloon while advertisers stay wary of right-leaning channel. [The Guardian]
Tech

This document is an UNCLASSIFIED publication that has been issued under the authority of the Head of the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security. [Govt of Canada]

"...intended for the cyber security community." Publication from the - Canadian Centre for Cyber Security. [Government of Canada]
Issued this day ...
... in 2005: Sc #2092 / 2093: Daffodils. Design: Isabelle Touissaint.

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