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Feb 22 2024

Nazi hunting. Millennial majority. Plane failures: The Roundup

Feb 22, 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
The hunt for Canada’s last Nazis
The woman fighting the clock to bring Canada's aging Nazis to justice. [Global]
The War Crimes Program has a mandate to prevent Canada from becoming a safe haven for people accused of committing atrocities including genocide and crimes against humanity. [Global]

Wildfires were a key topic during two days of meetings in Ottawa between provincial, territorial and federal emergency response ministers that wrapped up Wednesday. [Global]

Conservative leader says that ‘female spaces’ should be reserved for ‘biological females’ in response to question on transgender participation in sport. [Global]

Statistics Canada said Wednesday that millennials, born between 1981 and 1996, surpassed the baby boomer generation on July 1, 2023. [Global]

Canada lambasted the Kremlin's ambassador in Ottawa today over the reported death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny in Russian custody. [CP]
 Le chef du Bloc québécois (BQ), Yves-François Blanchet, assure ne pas être un « adversaire » de la Coalition avenir Québec (CAQ), bien qu’il soit un « allié indéfectible » du Parti québécois (PQ) sur la question de la souveraineté. Et bien que le premier ministre François Legault se soit questionné sur la pertinence du Bloc à Ottawa, M. Blanchet soutient que « personne ne doute de l’utilité » de sa formation politique. [La Presse]
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault has been asked to a House of Commons committee to explain his remarks on federal road funding. [Global]
This by-election is being held to replace Erin O'Toole. This is a district that leans Conservative even during the Liberals' best days -- O'Toole won it in 2015 when the Trudeau Liberals were cleaning up -- but these are not the best of days for the Liberals. Hard to see the Conservative candidate Jamil Jivani (a favourite with the Poilievre/CPC HQ crowd) losing this one. - DA [Elections Canada]
From the Provinces
Premier Smith says restraint needed in Alberta budget 2024, vows to build Heritage Fund
Lower revenues and the volatile price of oil and gas has prompted Alberta to think of a long-term strategic financial plan to have a “stable, balanced budget,” Premier Smith said. [Global]

British Columbia Finance Minister Katrine Conroy says the budget she tables on Thursday will protect services and won't raise taxes for ordinary residents, but she also forecasts an [CP]

With the fall election fast approaching, some B.C. parties have plenty of candidates confirmed, others hardly any. [Politics Today]
Premier Scott Moe and Saskatchewan cabinet ministers have made a total of seven trips to India since 2018. The previous six have cost more than $230,000 combined. In Ottawa, a conservative party criticizes a progressive government for its overseas travel and in SK, a progressive opposition criticizes a conservative government for its overseas travel. [CBC]

N.W.T. MLAs say a strong economic foundation, affordable housing, access to health care and safe communities will be their priorities for the next four years. [CBC]
Elsewhere

The leaked documents reveal, in detail, methods used by Chinese authorities used to surveil dissidents overseas, hack other nations and promote pro-Beijing narratives online. [Global]
Conservative group launches a quiet effort to drive Black voters away from Biden
Mailers targeting voters in South Carolina hit Biden on a proposed menthol cigarette ban. The group behind it plans to deploy the issue in swing states next. [NBC]
This banner year for elections worldwide may witness the arrival of advertising tailored to your personality. [Scientific American]
Media
X announced it will block certain accounts and posts in India following executive orders from the government. It is appealing the orders and states that the platform doesn't agree with them. [Endgadget]
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Sci/Tech
Passenger captures video of plane wing coming apart as United flight forced to land
A passenger on the flight said he became concerned when the plane started shaking during takeoff. [Global]
Documents obtained by Global News show the behind-the-scenes discussion at Transport Canada as country after country grounded the Boeing jets over safety concerns. [Global]

The Ugreen 145W power bank will charge all of your gadgets, laptops included. But its best feature puts it at the top for [this ZDNet reviewer] [ZDnet]
The Calendar
  • 0700 ET: St John's - Tourism Min Soraya Martinez Ferrada speaks at the 2024 Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador Annual Conference and Trade Show
  • 0915 ET: Cape Breton, NS - PM Trudeau visits a long-term care facility.
  • 1015 ET: Toronto - Labour Min Seamus O'Regan makes a funding announcement. 
  • 1100 ET: Toronto - FEDDEV Min Filomena Tassi and LPC MP Vance Badawey make a funding announcement.
  • 1100 ET: Sturgeon Falls, ON - LPC MP Marc Serré makes a funding announcement. 
  • 1130 ET: Longueuil, QC - Treasury Board President Anita Anand makes a funding announcement. 
  • 1130 ET: Montreal, - Innovation Min François-Philippe Champagne speaks to the Chamber of Commerce.
  • 1200 ET: Toronto, - Labour Min Seamus O'Regan speaks about support for seniors.
  • 1230 ET: Cape Breton, NS - PM Trudeau makes a housing funding announcement
  • 1315 ET: Yellowknife - Families and Social Development Min Jenna Sudds makes a funding announcement. 
  • 1400 ET: Peterborough, ON - Environment Min Steven Guilbeault makes a funding announcement. 
  • 1400 ET: Cape Breton, NS - PM Trudeau visits with first responders.
  • 1400 ET: Waterloo, ON - LPC MP Bryan May and LPC MP Bardish Chagger makes a funding announcement.
  • 1530 ET: Vancouve, - PACIFICCan Min Harjit Sajjan makes a funding announcement. 
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... in 2010: Scott #2373 souvenir sheet of 2. Celebrating the Olympic Spirit. Design: Signals Design Group. 

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