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Aug 2 2024

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Aug 2, 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.
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Canada
Capital gains changes will bring in billions — but less than Ottawa expects: PBO
Changes to how capital gains are taxed in Canada will bring in $17.4 billion over the next five years, according to the Parliamentary Budget Officer. [Global]

Liberal MP Anita Vandenbeld fell short of an apology after instigating a fracas on Wednesday that led two witnesses testifying about violence against women to storm out of a parliamentary committee hearing. [CP]

Conservative leader in the city Thursday and Friday, before heading to Elliot Lake on Friday evening. [Sudbury Star]

More than a dozen labour leaders are endorsing the NDP candidate in an upcoming federal byelection in Winnipeg Thursday, including the business manager of the Conservative candidate's own union. [CP]
From the Provinces

In a news release, Paul Dinn, the Official Opposition education critic, said Glenn Barnes showed a “severe” lack of professionalism and judgment and violated the woman’s privacy [CP]
Elsewhere
Nelk is teaming up with Trump's VP pick — here's why
Collaboration between J.D. Vance and Canadian YouTubers is part of an initiative launched by Trump allies. [CBC]

The stakes have grown higher for Venezuela’s electoral authority to show proof backing its decision to declare President Nicolás Maduro the winner of the country’s presidential election after the United States recognized opposition candidate Edmundo González as the victor, discrediting the official [AP]
Ukraine enjoys broader support in its defence against Russia than Israel does as it defends itself against attacks from Hamas and Hezbollah. [National Post]
Media

Google says it will pass on the cost of the Liberal government’s digital services tax to advertisers. [CP]
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Science and Tech
Wallet App Support for Apple Account Cards Now Live in Australia and Canada

Support for Apple Account Cards in the Wallet app has gone live in Canada and Australia, over two years since it first launched in the United States. [MacRumors]
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The Calendar
  • 0900 ET: Halifax, - Housing and Infrastructure Min Sean Fraser fand LPC MPs Lena Metlege Diab and Mike Kelloway speak about commercial space launch capability in Canada.
  • 1000 ET: Notre-Dame-des-Bois, QC - Revenue Min Marie-Claude Bibeau makes a funding announcement. 
  • 1030 ET: North Bay, ON - LPC MP Anthony Rota makes a funding announcement. 
  • 1400 ET: Cap-aux-Meules, QC - Fisheries Min Diane Lebouthillier makes a funding announcement. 
  • 1800 ET: Elliott Lake, ON - Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre meets with supporters
Issued this day ...
… in 1973: Scott #620: Royal Visit. Design: Allan Robb Fleming.
 In 1973, the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) was held in Ottawa and, to her great credit, Queen Elizabeth II would attend just about every one of these bi-annual summits including this one in Ottawa which prompted Canada Post to issue a stamp for the sovereign’s visit. 

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