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NDP support. Chiefs race. TVA cuts. The Roundup

Nov 3, 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
NDP will support Conservative carbon price pause motion: Julian
B.C. NDP MP Peter Julian says that his party plans to vote in favour of a Conservative motion to pause the carbon price on all forms of home heating on Monday. [Global]
'It's not normal. It's public money and so you have to be accountable' [National Post]
With the courtroom cleared of reporters, the former RCMP director of intelligence accused of illegaly sharing top secret information with criminals, told the jury he was prompted to do what he did after receiving 'secret information' from a "foreign agency.' [Global National]
The House of Commons finance committee's report urges the government to reject the $13.5-billion acquisition despite the Competition Bureau's approval. [Global]

The chief electoral officer with the Assembly of First Nations says it has received nomination papers from six candidates vying to be the next national chief of the national advocacy organization. [CP]

Nunavik will have to wait another decade before getting its own riding for a federal election after a recent decision. [APTN]

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in the U.S. capital today to represent Canada at the inaugural Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity summit. [CP]
From the provinces
B.C. Indigenous leaders tell Premier Eby at summit that more doors must open
The British Columbia government must do more to open the doors of power to Indigenous people and initiatives in the province, Premier David Eby was told Thursday. [CP]
Critics of the plan have accused the government of shrouding the redevelopment in secrecy and welcomed the auditors probe believing it will bring transparency to the process. [Global]
Andy Riga: From kindergartens to universities, the CAQ government has tried to revamp the anglophone school system, attempting to limit enrolment. [Montreal Gazette]
Quebec's immigration minister says the number of asylum seekers entering the province is "abnormal." [TorStar]
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Elsewhere
Calls for ‘pause’ grow as hundreds flee Gaza
Calls for a pause in Israel's brutal fighting in the Gaza Strip are growing, as Israel vows to get revenge on Hamas for its surprise attack on Oct. 7. As essential supplies dwindle, Mike Armstrong explains what some desperate people have resorted to; and why Israel is so resistant to letting fuel into Gaza. [Global National]

Canada's minister of foreign affairs is reconfirming that Canadians and their families will be able to leave Gaza beginning in the coming days. [CP]
Israeli tanks and troops pressed towards Gaza City on Thursday but met fierce resistance from Hamas militants using mortars and hit-and-run attacks from tunnels. [Global]
Media
Quebec’s TVA announces 547 layoffs as it cuts roughly third of its business
The Quebec media company made the announcement Thursday afternoon, saying it is looking to reduce operating expenses in different divisions. [Global]

In her opening remarks, Catherine Tait told MPs on the heritage committee that the CBC is accountable to all Canadians and not to politicians, and that its journalists work independently of corporate management. [CP]
Publisher says poll speculating on cause of woman’s death that appeared next to Guardian article caused ‘significant reputational damage’ [The Guardian]
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The Calendar
  • 0700 ET: Ottawa - PM Trudeau departs for Washington DC
  • 0825 ET: Washington, DC - PM Trudeau arrives in Washington DC.
  • 0930 ET: Washington, DC - PM Trudeau arrives at The White House.
  • 1000 ET: Washington, DC - PM Trudeau participates in the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity Leaders' Summit.
  • 1045 ET: Vancouver - Environment Min Steven Guilbeault , Energy and Natural Resources Min Jonathan Wilkinson and LPC MP Patrick Weiler make a conservation announcement.
  • 1100 ET: Ottawa - Deputy PM and Fin Min Chrystia Freeland holds a virtual meeting with country's finance ministers.
  • 1130 ET: Montreal - Heritage Min Pascale St-Onge and Foreign Affairs Min Melanie Joly mark the signing of a Canada-Switzerland audiovisual coproduction treaty.
  • 1200 ET: St Adolphe, MB - Intl Development Min Ahmed Hussen makes a funding announcement. 
  • 1300 ET: Ottawa - Deputy PM and Fin Min Chrystia Freeland speaks to reporters.
  • 1300 ET: Scarborough, ON - FEDDEV Min Filomena Tassi and LPC MP John McKay make a funding announcement. 
  • 1400 ET: Toronto - Indigenous Services Min Patty Hajdu marks the opening of the Northern Ontario Agri-Food Pavilion at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.
  • 1400 ET: Washington, DC - PM Trudeau speaks to reporters.
  • 1515 ET: Washington, DC - PM Trudeau departs for Ottawa.
  • 1600 ET: Vancouver - Immigration Min Marc Miller speaks to the Board of Trade.
Issued this day ...
... in 1986: Scott #1117: John Molson. Design: Clermont Malenfant.
Issued on the 150th anniversary of the death of John Molson (1763-1836). I trust I do not need to explain what Molson is most famous for. 

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