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Apr 17 2023

Tax trouble. Coal still. CBC Twitter.

Apr 17, 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
CRA urged to extend tax deadline as looming strike a ‘threat’ to small business
'We worry that many small businesses may not be able to get answers in a timely manner or to submit their tax payment on time,' said the president of CFIB. [Global]

A petition supported by Ontario MP Chandra Arya is asking the federal government to reconsider its proposed foreign influence transparency registry.  [Global]
The Liberals have been repeatedly criticized for refusing to make permanent investments in Veterans Affairs operations over the past few years. [Global]
From the provinces
The British government implemented Clare’s Law in 2014, giving people the right to confidentially receive information about a partner’s past. [TorStar]
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Elsewhere

Environment and energy ministers from G7 countries wrapped two days of talks in northern Japan on Sunday without acting on Canada's push to set a timeline for phasing out coal-fired power plants. [CP]
Media
One of CBC's Twitter accounts now has a label which describes the broadcaster as "Government-funded Media." [CP]

A century of recorded music has culminated in the infinite archive of streaming platforms. But is it really better for listeners? [The Nation]
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