Apr 27, 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
Canadian, other governments under pressure to evacuate remaining nationals amid temporary ceasefire in Sudan crisis that has killed at least 427 people and injured thousands more. [Global]
Across the Sudanese community in Toronto, bloody and violent events in the African nation are top of mind as stories from family members and friends trickle out. [Global]
As the federal public service strike is into its second week, a new poll has found that Canadians are divided between the union and the federal government. [Global]
Leah West: A foreign agent registry will invariably impose prior restraint on the freedom of expression of Canadians and engage their rights under section 2 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. As such, it is necessary that registry requirements be narrowly tailored to meet the pressing and substantial objective of the scheme and limit the burden it imposes before Canadians can engage in constitutionally protected speech. [Intrepid blog]

 Le chef du Parti conservateur, Pierre Poilievre, ne pourrait pas mettre à exécution sa menace de couper les vivres à CBC/Radio-Canada d’un montant de 1 milliard de dollars, comme il promet de le faire s’il prend le pouvoir aux prochaines élections, sans violer au moins l’esprit de la nouvelle Loi sur les langues officielles que s’apprête à adopter la Chambre des communes. The just-tabled Official Languages Action Plan will almost certainly be ignored in English Canada. But the implications and politics of the plan are headlines in French Canada. And this piece from my friend Jöel-Denis is a great example ...[La Presse]

The minority English-speaking community in Quebec will get a portion of that budget to ensure its vitality, but the QCGN is concerned over the money reaching the community. [Global]
The federal government has announced measures ranging from sanctuary zones to fishing closures meant to protect critically endangered southern resident killer orcas. [Global]
From the provinces
UCP and NDP tied as the provincial election is set to kick off
As the Alberta election is set to kick off, the race is as close as it could be. The UCP and NDP are deadlocked among both the wider electorate and those most likely to vote. Perhaps most important in determining the outcome, the UCP has a slight lead over the NDP in Calgary. [Abacus Data]

Rogers Place and the surrounding Ice District didn't get any provincial government funding a decade ago and some are calling into question the timing of Calgary’s announcement. [Global]
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Elsewhere
"...putting partisanship aside, the charges against Trump are a teachable moment in relation to campaign finance." [Campaigns and Elections]
The conspicuous show of support to Seoul comes amid growing concern about nuclear threats by North Korea, according to senior Biden administration officials. [Global]
Media
Former Fox star did not address his reported firing but offered sweeping complaints about the state of American discourse. I think it's a campaign video. Sounds like he's about to run for something ... [The Guardian]

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Tech
BeaverworX were part of an alliance with two schools in California and one from Illinois, and were the only Canadian team to reach the finals. [Global]
Issued this day ...
Issued this day in 1979: Scott # 727: High-Value National Park Definitives: Kluane National Park. Design: Alan Caswell Collier.