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Nov 8 2023

Tech lies. Alberta sell-off. Sheep Rescue. The Roundup

Nov 8, 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
B.C. ‘sexy senior’ was part of ISIS women’s battalion, RCMP alleges
Kimberly Polman was allegedly trained by ISIS to fight. The Canadian served in Katibah Nusaybah, an ISIS branch that provided weapons training to women. [Global]

Former CBSA director-general accuses federal chief technology officer of lying to MPs over who hired GCStrategies to work on app. [Globe and Mail]
Senators rejected an amendment that would have sent the bill back to the House where many believe it'd never be seen again, courtesy of the Liberals. [National Post]
[A Ukrainian] mother and son shared the story of his [Russian] captivity and desperate bid to escape with a House of Commons subcommittee on international human rights on Tuesday, in hopes Canadian parliamentarians will help rescue others. [CP]
The federal government says it will build more than 2,800 homes on its properties, putting it on track to build nearly 30,000 homes on public lands over the next six years. [Global]
Report No. 8 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women. [House of Commons]
Report No. 6 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research. [House of Commons]
From the provinces
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to share stage with former Fox host Tucker Carlson
Right-wing news commentator Tucker Carlson, who was fired by Fox News in April, is to have a conversation with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith when he's set to speak in Calgary. [Global]
Under the new organization, AHS would become one of four agencies that oversee health care tied not to geographic regions, as is currently the case, but to service delivery. [Global]
Food banks and homeless advocates give their reviews on the money announced from Quebec during its economic update. [Global]
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Elsewhere
‘I want them home with me’: Hostages relative’ fears for their safety one month after Oct. 7 attack
Hamas has only released five of its hostages, meaning about 200 others remain captive. Daniele Hamamdjian speaks with an Israeli man hoping for the safe return of his loved ones, and how Hamas fighters stormed into their home on Oct. 7. [Global National]
The House has voted to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib for her rhetoric about the Israel-Hamas war, in a stunning rebuke of the Michigan Democrat. [LA Times]
In an interview with ABC News that aired late Monday, Netanyahu expressed openness to 'little pauses' in the fighting to facilitate the delivery of aid to Gaza. [Global]
The U.S. caution came after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu floated the idea that Israel might oversee security for the Gaza Strip indefinitely. [NYT]
G7 support for Ukraine in its war with Russia will not be affected by the intensifying Middle East conflict, Japan said on Tuesday. [Global]

Democrats have a lot to be happy about after winning major races in Tuesday’s election. Abortion rights supporters won big in an Ohio ballot measure and Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear was reelected in Kentucky after running television ads painting his challenger as extremist on abortion. [AP]
‘Britain’s loneliest sheep’ rescued after 2 years stranded at bottom of cliff
Watch: Sheep are known to be very social, and usually become stressed when they're isolated from their flock. Now one wooly mammal is finally making friends after being stranded in the Scottish Highlands for two years. And there's a custody battle of sheer determination over her. Redmond Shannon has the remarkable tale of Fiona, who's no longer "Britain's loneliest sheep."  [Global National]
Media
UN announces plan to tackle phenomenon as survey finds people worry particularly about impact on elections. [The Guardian]
L'ancien journaliste Denis Ferland, qui s’est démarqué par sa couverture de la politique fédérale, est décédé lundi à 66 ans. Il était atteint d'un cancer. [Radio-Canada]
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Sci/Tech
As Microsoft Word turns 40, we look at the role the software has played in four decades of language and communication evolution. [BBC]
The Calendar
  • 0830 ET: Ottawa - FEDDEV Min Filomena Tassi makes a funding announcement. 
  • 0930 ET: Wellington Building -  The NDP national caucus will meet
  • 0930 ET: 025B West Block -  The CPC national caucus will meet.
  • 1000 ET: 225-A - West Block -  The LPC national caucus will meet
  • 1000 ET: Winnipeg - Veterans Affairs Min Ginette Petitpas Taylor lays a wreath at Brookside Cemetery.
  • 1100 ET: 425 Wellington - BQ Leader Yves-François Blanchet speaks to reporters.
  • 1100 ET: National Press Theatre -  The  Senate’s Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs will host a press conference to release its report on psychedelic-assisted therapy for veterans suffering from major mental health problems,
  • 1130 ET: B45 Senate Building -  Meeting of the Senate Commitee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs: Bill C-21
  • 1130 ET: Winnipeg - Veterans Affairs Min Ginette Petitpas Taylor participates in the Indigenous Veterans Day Ceremony.
  • 1130 ET: B45 Senate Building -  Meeting of the Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs: Bill C-21
  • 1615 ET: C128 Senate Building -  Meeting of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade: Drafting report
  • 1615 ET: B45 Senate Building -  Meeting of the Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology: Bill C-35
  • 1615 ET: W110 1 Wellington -  Meeting of the Senate Committee on: Banking, Commerce and the Economy: Credit unions
  • 1615 ET: B30 Senate Building -  Meeting of the Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs: Bill S-13
  • 1630 ET: 420 Wellington - Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA) | Meeting 88 - Implications of Artificial Intelligence Technologies for the Canadian Labor Force
  • 1630 ET: 415 Wellington - Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics (ETHI) | Meeting  91 - Allegations Related to Governance and Management of Contributions by Sustainable Development Technologies Canada
  • 1630 ET: 330 Wellington - Standing Committee on Official Languages (LANG) | Meeting  75 - Treasury Board Pres Anita Anand testifies on her mandate and priorities.
  • 1630 ET: 035B West Block - Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development (FAAE) | Meeting  82 - Situation at the Russia-Ukraine Border and Implications for Peace and Security
  • 1630 ET: 410 Wellington - Standing Committee on Science and Research (SRSR) | Meeting  64 - Use of Federal Government Research and Development Grants, Funds, and Contributions by Canadian Universities and Research Institutions in Partnerships with Entities Connected to the People’s Republic of China
  • 1630 ET: 425 Wellington - Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security (SECU) | Meeting 82 - Briefing on Trauma-Informed Practices
  • 1800 ET: Winnipeg - Deputy PM and Fin Min Chrystia Freeland will meet with Premier Wab Kinew and Finance Minister Adrien Sala.
  • 1830 ET: Long Sault, ON - CPC MP Eric Duncan , Rachael Thomas and Eric Melillo speak to supporters.
  • 1830 ET: Sir John A Macdonald 200 - CPC MP Todd Doherty hosts the 23rd National Diwali Celebration on Parliament Hill
  • 1845 ET: W110 1 Wellington -  Meeting of the Senate Committee on National Finance: FY24 Main Estimates
  • 1845 ET: C128 Senate Building -  Meeting of the Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples: Canadian Human Rights Framework
  • 1930 ET: 315 Wellington - Standing Committee on Health (HESA) | Meeting  88 - Debate on the motion of CPC MP Stephen Ellis / Patented Medicine Prices Review Board Children's Health
  • 1930 ET: 035B West Block - Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities (TRAN) | Meeting  88 - Projects of High Frequency Rail Between Quebec City and Toronto, Between Calgary and Banff, and Between Calgary and Edmonton
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