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Dec 14 2023

Liberal split. Ford’s reversals. Putin’s presser. The Roundup

Dec 14, 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
Israel-Hamas: Liberal MPs divided over Canada’s UN vote for ceasefire
Canada's decision to vote in favour of a United Nations resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict and the unconditional release of all hostages is being both praised and condemned. David Akin explains how this has created new divisions within the federal Liberal caucus, and why some members are not worried. [Global National]

Swing voter behaviour could inflate CPC’s percentage of popular vote to 54%, or shrink it to 27% [Angus Reid Institute]
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault hailed a "monumental" deal Wednesday to close out COP28, the first time the United Nations climate summit of nearly 200 countries agreed to transition away from fossil fuels [CP]

Blair addressed the issue Wednesday as he marked the one-year anniversary of former Supreme Court of Canada justice Louise Arbour's report on sexual misconduct in the military. [Global]
From the provinces
New Brunswick leans heavily on nuclear in its 12-year clean energy plan
New Brunswick's Progressive Conservative government has released its strategy to become carbon neutral within 12 years through the use of nuclear, wind and solar energy. [CP]
Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government announced plans Wednesday to reverse an earlier move to dissolve the upper-tier municipality of Peel Region, which would have left Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon standing on their own. It is the latest in a long series of policy backtracks for Ford. Here is a partial list of those reversals. [CP24]
Former journalist and NTV News anchor Fred Hutton officially tossed his hat into the political ring Tuesday evening. He will run for the Liberals in Conception Bay East-Bell Island. . [NTV]
Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante says her body was sending her a message to slow down after she had a brief health scare last week. She says she had to rest, but is feeling better. [Global]
Elsewhere
‘A privilege’: Gracious Israeli volunteers help sick Palestinians get medical care
When Palestinians need to be transported to hospitals in Israel, they often get help from Israeli volunteers through the charity Road to Recovery. While the organization no longer operates in the Gaza Strip due to Israel's war on Hamas, it is still helping Palestinians in the West Bank. Daniele Hamamdjian spoke with some Road to Recovery members to learn what drives them to keep going. [Global National]

Russian president holds first end-of-year news conference since the Ukraine war began. [Al Jazeera]
Media

The CBC is facing criticism for planning to cut 10 per cent of its workforce with the CEO of the publicly funded broadcaster not ruling out bonuses for leaders. [Global]
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Sci/Tech

Tweaking a couple of iOS settings could give your iPhone's battery a much-needed boost. [CNet]
The Calendar
  • 0800 ET: Room C128 Senate Building -  Senate Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration | Committee work
  • 0815 ET: 125-B West Block - S.C. on Canadian Heritage (CHPC) | Meeting  105 - Tech Giants’ Current and Ongoing Use of Intimidation and Subversion Tactics to Evade Regulation in Canada and Across the World
  • 0900 ET: Room B45 Senate Building -  Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry | Soil health
  • 0915 ET: Room B30 Senate Building -  Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources | Committee work
  • 1000 ET: Room W110 1 Wellington -  Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Examine and report on Canada’s seal populations and their effect on Canada's fisheries
  • 1100 ET: 03B West Block - S.C. on Public Accounts (PACP) | Meeting  92 - Government of Canada Information Technology Systems
  • 1100 ET: 425 Wellington - S.C. on Environment and Sustainable Development (ENVI) | Meeting  92 - Toxic Leak of Tailings Ponds | Environment Min Steven Guilbeault testifies on FY24 Supp Bs.
  • 1100 ET: 315 Wellington - S.C. on Industry and Technology (INDU) | Meeting  Recent Investigation and Reports on Sustainable Development Technology Canada 
  • 1130 ET: Room B45 Senate Building -  Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology | Committee work
  • 1145 ET: Room B30 Senate Building -  Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs | Bill S-230
  • 1530 ET: 225-A West Block - S.C. on Government Operations and Estimates (OGGO) | Meeting  96 - Committee Business
  • 1530 ET: 415 Wellington - S.C. on Indigenous and Northern Affairs (INAN) | Meeting  93 - Bill C-53
  • 1530 ET: 125-B West Block - S.C. on Justice and Human Rights (JUST) | Meeting  90 - Bill C-40
  • 1815 ET: Toronto - Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks at a CPC fundraising event.
  • 1830 ET: Toronto - Deputy PM and Fin Min Chrystia Freeland hosts a working dinner with provincial and territorial finance ministers.
  • 1900 ET: Vancouver - PM Trudeau speaks with Muslim and Jewish community leaders.
  • 2145 ET - Vancouver - PM Trudeau speaks at a LPC fundraising event.

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