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Oct 13 2023

Security worries. NDP’s direction. Congressional turmoil. The Roundup

Oct 13, 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.
Israel-Gaza
Israel orders hundreds of thousands of civilians to evacuate Gaza City
Israel’s military has told some 1 million Palestinians to evacuate northern Gaza and head to the southern part of the besieged territory. That's an unprecedented order applying to almost half the population ahead of an expected ground invasion against the ruling Hamas militant group. [AP]
Israeli-Canadian reservists say they're volunteering because they believe it's the right thing to do, even though they're not looking forward to combat. [Global]

Khaled Meshaal, who currently heads Hamas's diaspora office and is based in Qatar, issued the protest call in a recorded statement sent to Reuters Wednesday. [Global]

The audit details concerns Canada's charities branch raised about the Muslim Association of Canada. [Global]
Republican rivals and the White House were among those to roundly condemn the former president for his characterization of the Lebanese militant group. [NYT]
Canada
The country's top court is set to deliver a highly anticipated judgment Friday morning on the federal government's environmental impact legislation, one that will provide clarity on an area of law that has long been hotly debated. Alberta's Court of Appeal rules in 2022 the Impact Assessment Act was unconstitutional. [CBC]

The federal health minister says Canada intends to tackle its health workforce shortages by making it easier for nurses and doctors to practice in other provinces, streamlining credentials. [CP]
New Democrats are gathering for a three-day convention to focus on how to convince voters looking for change they are a better choice than Conservatives, despite having helped to keep the minority Liberal government in power. [CP]
An analysis by public-policy group Cardus said the roll out of child-care expansion programs in British Columbia, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick have all stumbled. [Global]
From the provinces
Saskatchewan government tables school pronoun bill, invokes notwithstanding clause
The Saskatchewan government tabled legislation Thursday invoking the notwithstanding clause to prevent children under 16 from changing their names or pronouns at school without parental consent. [CP]
The Alberta government will begin telephone town hall consultations with the public starting next week on whether to quit the Canada Pension Plan. [Global]
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Elsewhere
Majority Leader Steve Scalise‘s withdrawal from the speaker race was another stunning development in a weeks-long devolution of the House Republican conference. [WaPo]
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Sci/Tech
Man trains home cameras to help repel badgers and foxes
James Milward went high tech in his quest to stop the animals fouling in his Surrey garden. [BBC]
The Calendar
  • Marrakech, Morocco,  - Deputy PM and Fin Min Chrystia Freeland attends meetings of the G7 and G20 Finance Ministers and the Annual Meetings of the IMF and World Bank.
  • 0730 ET: St John's - Standing Committee on Finance (FINA) | Meeting  107 - Budget 2024 consultations
  • 900 ET: Bromont, QC - Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Justice Min Arif Virani meet with provincial counterparts.
  • 1000 ET: Fredericton - LPC MP Jenica Atwin makes a funding announcement. 
  • 1030 ET: Toronto - LPC MP Julie Dzerowicz makes a funding announcement. 
  • 1130 ET: Vancouver - Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks to reporters.
  • 1130 ET: Teleconference,  - Environment Min Steven Guilbeault and Energy and Natural Resources Min Jonathan Wilkinson speak about a Supreme Court decision.
  • 1200 ET: Whitehorse - LPC MP Brendan Hanley makes a funding announcement. 
  • 1200 ET: Yellowknife - LPC MP Michael McLeod makes an infrastructure funding announcement.
  • 1245 ET: Calgary - Treasury Board President Anita Anand speaks to the Chamber of Commerce.
  • 1330 ET: Québec City - Public Services and Procurement Min Jean-Yves Duclos unveils a historic plaque.
  • 1545 ET: Calgary - Small Business Min Rechie Valdez speaks to the Chamber of Commerce.
  • 1600 ET: Calgary - LPC MP George Chahal attends a Hometown Heroes ceremony.
  • 1700 ET: Vancouver - LPC MP Hedy Fry makes a funding announcement. 
  • 2130 ET: Vancouver - Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre will rally supporters.
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