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May 24 2024

Lost Canadians. CPC nominations. Exciting Nenshi: The Roundup

May 24, 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
Canada to reinstate citizenship rights to "lost Canadians"
The federal government is planning an important change to how second-generation children born abroad to Canadian citizens can gain citizenship. Since 2009, Canadian parents who were born abroad could not pass down their citizenship, unless the child was born in Canada. Mackenzie Gray explains the changes, who qualifies, and what it means for Canadian parents who had children outside the country in the past 15 years. [Global National]

The president of the Treasury Board is standing by the federal government's new hybrid office mandate for federal public servants, but is urging managers to be flexible for staff requiring exemptions. [CTV]

The federal NDP will fight a byelection in Elmwood-Transcona with a business leader as its candidate, rather than a member of the Blaikie family. [CBC]
“If the party is interested in a certain candidate, they should just appoint that candidate,” said Rachel Gilliland. Pretty clear someone wants Costas back in the House but that's just my read. [National Post]
Skully White to go up against 4 others hoping to run in 2025 federal election. Ok: Who's on Team Skully? [Abbotsford News]
McKenzie wants to represent the new riding of Windsor-Tecumseh-Lakeshore in the upcoming federal election. He was elected as the Ward 4 councillor in October 2022. [CBC]
From the Provinces

A new Pollara survey shows that former Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi remains the most popular NDP leadership candidate among Albertans, with over twice as many Albertans feeling positively (44%) rather than negatively (21%) towards him. [Pollara Strategic Insights]
The Saskatchewan NDP are seeking an investigation into whether or not Government House Leader Jeremy Harrison once brought a gun to the legislature. [Global]
Elsewhere
The letter, which is dated Thursday, says Canada is a valued ally and notes its contributions, including leading a multinational battle group in Latvia. But the senators say the alliance is facing a severe threat landscape and they are calling on all NATO countries to uphold their commitment. [CP]
Trump Has Already Sown Doubts About the 2024 Election Results
A false, familiar claim by the former president — that the contest in which he’s participating is “rigged” — has reached a fever pitch in this cycle. [NYT]

The 74-year-old will stand in his constituency of Islington North after being dropped from Labour candidate shortlist. [Al Jazeera]
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Media
For CBC News, local service means being in the community. But it also means being present on the platforms and devices that an increasing number of people use to access news and information. That’s why today we announced the official launch of two new local news streaming channels, along with plans to launch another 12 free local streams within a year. [CBC]

In this video, made for students on the MA in Data Journalism and the MA in Media Production at Birmingham City University, I explain what types of stories and projects suit these technologies, what to consider when using them, and some useful techniques from those who have worked in the field. [Online Journalism Blog]
Bruce spent 44 years in the newspaper business before retiring in 2014. He began his career as a copy-boy at the Belleville Intelligencer and eventually became managing editor at the Cornwall Standard-Freeholder and the Sarnia Observer. He subsequently served as publisher of the newspapers in Kirkland Lake and Orillia before taking the same position in Thunder Bay in 1994. Colin had a big influence in my career. He was my publisher at the Orillia Packet & Times and again when I moved to the Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal. He was a rare commodity: A newsman turned publisher. Most publishers I've ever known come from a business or advertising background, few have actually worked in the newsroom. He and his family looked out for my welfare and professional advancement at both the papers we worked at and I'll always be grateful for that. My condolences to his wife Grace and his family. [TBNewsWatch]
Science and Tech

If you're still using "qwerty" or "starwars" as a password, you should stop immediately. We tell you what makes a bad password, why you should care, and how to make a good one. [PCMag]
The Calendar
  • Stresa, Italy - Deputy PM and Fin Min Chrystia Freeland meets with G7 finance ministers.
  • 0830 ET: Montreal - CEDQR Min Soraya Martinez Ferrada speaks to the Hotel Association of Canada.
  • 1000 ET: Quebec City - LPC MP Joel Lightbound announces a new Parks Canada project.
  • 1100 ET: Winnipeg - PrairiesCAN Min Dan Vandal makes a funding announcement. 
  • 1115 ET: Winnipeg - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh attends a Pride flag-raising ceremony.
  • 1130 ET: Stresa, Italy - Deputy PM and Fin Min Chrystia Freeland speaks to reporters.
  • 1130 ET: London, ON - Intl Development Min Ahmed Hussen and Small Business Min Rechie Valdez speak about federal pharmacare policy.
  • 1200 ET: Scarborough, ON - Health Min Mark Holland and Diversity Min Kamal Khera speak about federal pharmacare policy.
  • 1200 ET: Winnipeg - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks about anti-scab legislation.
  • 1230 ET: Scotchfort, PE - Agriculture Min Lawrence MacAulay  makes an infrastructure funding announcement.
  • 1300 ET: Halifax - PM Trudeau speaks about health care and takes questions from reporters.
  • 1345 ET: Surrey, BC - Sport Min Carla Qualtrough and Indigenous Services Min Patty Hajdu make a funding announcement. 
  • 1400 ET: Bromont - Heritage Min Pascale St-Onge and Environment Min Steven Guilbeault make a funding announcement.
  • 1430 ET: Hamilton, ON - Women and Gender Equality Min Marci Ien , Mental Health Min Ya'ara Saks, FEDDEV Min Filomena Tassi and LPC MP Lisa Hepfner speak about federal pharmacare policy.
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