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Oct 2 2023

Secret Records. PCs Ashamed. Weird LinkedIn. The Roundup

Oct 2, 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
Jewish advocacy groups say Canada must unseal reports that detail how many Nazis immigrated after WWII. 'We cannot learn the lessons of the past if we don't know the past.' [Global]
When RCMP’s former intelligence director steps into a courtroom, accused of leaking top-secret information, he won’t be only one on trial. [National Post]
Indigenous entrepreneurs have faced many historical barriers to accessing capital, which business leaders and founders say is critical to economic independence and reconciliation. [Global]
From the provinces
Manitoba NDP leader rallies troops, Liberals promise help for newcomers
Just three days out from the Manitoba election two of the three main party's leaders held events to appeal to voters. PC Leader Heather Stefanson hasn't been seen in the capital for a week! [Global]
In the final days of the provincial election campaign, the Progressive Conservatives posted and quickly yanked an online advertisement that suggests some Manitobans may feel judged for casting their ballot, but they should "vote how you feel, not how others say you should." [CBC]
Controversial adviser recently welcomed back to Manitoba PC campaign. [PressProgress]
A Manitoba election is scheduled for Tuesday. Here is a look at Manitoba elections and governments over the past 20 years. [CP]
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Elsewhere
Early voting has begun in New Zealand for the nation’s Oct. 14 general election, with conservative contender Christopher Luxon casting his ballot. [AP]
European Union foreign ministers converged on the Ukrainian capital for an unannounced informal meeting that officials said would review the bloc's support for Ukraine. [Global]
Media
A study of six online platforms in Poland, Slovakia and Spain finds that Twitter has the highest prevalence of disinformation. [South China Morning Post]
Divorce, trouble peeing, and stealing hotel food: Why did a job network become everyone's favorite place for oversharing? [Business Insider]
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Sci/Tech
Why We'll Never Live in Space
Medical, financial and ethical hurdles stand in the way of the dream to settle in space. [Scientific American]
Two scientists have won the Nobel Prize in medicine for discoveries that enabled the creation of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 and that could be used to develop other shots in the future. [AP]
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Issued this day in 1950: Sc 301: Fur Resources. Design: Herman Herbert Schwarz and National Film Board

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