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Jul 3 2023

Strikers warning. Siberia burns. Passport problems.

Jul 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
Pressure mounts on federal government as BC port strike enters 2nd day
With Canada's Pacific ports quiet for a second day because of a strike, pressure is mounting on the federal government to recall Parliament to pass back-to-work legislation. [Global National]

The union representing thousands of striking British Columbia port workers is asking the federal government to not interfere after business groups called for back-to-work legislation. [CP]
As Canadians grow more concerned about rising inflation, competition across different sectors of the economy has become a 'kitchen-table issue'. [Global]
On Canada Day, more than a thousand people will be pledging their oath to the country as new Canadian citizens at scheduled ceremonies. [Global]
Comfort trend hit the Hill last session. [CP]
From the provinces
Immigration surge bypasses Quebec City, leaving firms struggling
Businesses in Quebec City are desperate to entice immigrants to come in to help with the city's labour shortage. [Financial Post]
On July 1, the carbon tax on a litre of gasoline rose to 14.3 cents in New Brunswick. As a result, some residents aren't happy with how the price increase will impact living costs. [Global]
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Elsewhere
State of emergency declared in Siberia over raging wildfires
Wildfires have become more intense in Russia in recent seasons, helped by unusually high temperatures in Siberia. [Al Jazeera]
Interpol, the world's largest international police organization, has 195 member states, but Russia alone is responsible for 38 per cent of extradition requests. [Global]
A top NATO military officer says Russia’s armed forces are bruised but by no means beaten in the war in Ukraine. [AP]
A much-feared backup of U.S. passport applications has snarled summer plans for would-be travelers around the world. And that could be a problem for Canadian tourist operators who relay on Americans -- and their passports - coming to Canada.  [AP]
Media
The way AI models structure text may have something to do with it, according to the study authors. [MIT Technology Review]
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Tech
To get the most out of the ChatGPT AI chatbot, you need to use plugins. Here are ZDNET's picks for the best ChatGPT plugins available today. [ZDNet]
As technology continues to advance, the ability to visually represent data has become crucial for both businesses and individuals. {HongKiat]
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