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May 24 2023

Johnston’s report. Alberta votes. Florida warning.

May 24, 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
Alleged foreign interference: Potential political fallout from Johnston's decision not to hold inquiry
Former governor general David Johnston has ruled that a public inquiry into foreign interference in Canada's democratic process is not required. David Akin looks at what's behind Johnston's decision, his conclusions, and what he's recommending instead of an inquiry; Dawna Friesen has reaction from opposition leaders; and Mercedes Stephenson explains the potential political fallout for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberal government. [Global National]
The former governor general recommended against a public inquiry on foreign interference in Canadian elections and took issue with media leaks. [Global]
How is Russian foreign interference different from Chinese foreign interference? That was among the questions David Johnston addressed in his report Tuesday. [Global]
It took eight months after Pierre Poilievre's victory as head of the federal Conservative Party for him to meet Premier François Legula. Meanwhie, Legault won't say if he'll support the Conservatives in the next federal election. [Montreal Gazette]
A Quebec court acquitted Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin last December of one count of sexual assault, after the military police investigated the allegation from 1988. [Global]
At six Canadian airports, eligible travellers will be able to keep laptops, large electronics, and compliant liquids and gels in their carry-on during security screening. [Global]
From the provinces
Former Alberta attorney general condemns Smith over ethics breach
Jim Foster, who served in Peter Lougheed's cabinet, said he thinks a criminal charge may be warranted against Premier Danielle Smith. [Calgary Herald]
United Conservative Party Leader Danielle Smith and NDP Leader Rachel Notley both cast their ballots in Calgary, which has been the main battleground in the campaign. [Global]
Read Josh Lieblein on Danielle Smith’s comparing COVID-vaccinated Albertans to followers of the Nazis; Why a member of Danielle Smith’s new multicultural council had to resign over antisemitic social media posts;  B’nai Brith wants Alberta man charged with hate crimes over anti-Semitic articles. [Canadian Jewish News Daily]
There are three main tax-related promises coming from the two major parties in the Alberta election. [Global]

Manitoba Opposition NDP Leader Wab Kinew promised an economically focused, fiscally responsible government if his party wins the Oct. 3 election, although his outline to the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce was short on details and costs. [CP]
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Elsewhere
A RAND Corporation survey found that Americans who served in the military support extremist views at rates lower than nonveterans. [NPR]
The largest LGBTQ+ rights organization in the U.S. has joined other civil rights organizations in issuing a travel advisory for Florida. [LA Times]
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Media
Scientists and elected leaders must join forces to inform the public’s discretion through improved communication and education. [Issues in Science and Technology]
Tech

You've upgraded, but you want to keep your old device just in case you need it. Here's how to do that. [ZDNet]
Issued this day ...
Issued this day in 2017: Scott #2998: Eid. Design: Doreen Colonello and Erin Enns
This was the first stamp issued by Canada Post to mark the celebration of Eid-al-Fitr. Canada Post would also issue stamps marking Diwali and Hanukkah in 2017 and has issued stamps marking all three of those festivals every year since.

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