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May 8 2025

The Roundup: Fact check. Losing Carleton. Ford talk.

THU MAY 8 2024
David Akin's Roundup
Fact check. Losing Carleton. Ford talk.
Canada
Canadian government ‘fact check’ dismisses Trump administration claims about border
The U.S. government's own figures 'do not support' Republican claims about the border, a report found. [Global]

Thirty-eight CEOs of Canadian energy companies signed a letter congratulating Mark Carney on his election win and pitching policy measures. [Global]
The surge of crimes against Canada’s Jewish community that began after the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack and Israeli military response in Gaza has resulted in the first handful of criminal convictions. The trio of cases has caught the attention of national Jewish organizations, which said they would be reading victim impact statements at the sentencing hearings of all three men. [Global]
Christine Normandin a rappelé que le NPD avait lui-même refusé d’appuyer le Bloc Québécois comme parti officiel en 2015. Le gouvernement fédéral a indiqué qu’en vertu des décisions de la présidence, un parti «reconnu à la Chambre des communes» doit avoir au moins 12 députés élus. «Et 12 députés, la marge est quand même loin aussi [pour le NPD]: ils sont à sept, présentement», a-t-elle lancé. «Donc je ne pense pas que l’appui du Bloc Québécois leur est acquis là-dessus, c’est le moins qu’on puisse dire.» [TVA]

The Conservative leader was once assumed to be the next Prime Minister. How did he lose his own riding? [Ottawa Citizen]
While Poilievre waits for a byelection date to be set, both he and Kurek will be facing a substantial hit in the pocketbooks.Poilievre, 45, is facing the loss of his parli amentary salary, which he had been collecting since he was first elected in 2004. Before the dissolution of government, Poilievre was receiving $309,700 annually, an amount that includes an MP’s base salary of $209,800, plus an additional $99,900 he received as leader of the Opposition. [CTV]

“I’m unaware at this point of who is going to leave their names in or will be presenting themselves,” d’Entremont said, but he has heard (incumbent Speaker GReg) Fergus could be interested, along with Liberal Sean Casey, who represents the Charlottetown riding, and Conservative MP Tom Kmiec of Calgary.

There are economic ramifications arising from Canadians not feeling secure when travelling to the United States and not feeling welcome in the country'. [National Post]
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The Provinces
Doug Ford dispels talk of feud with Danielle Smith, maintains he's against Alberta separation
Ontario Premier Doug Ford reiterated his opinion on Alberta’s potential separation from Canada saying he’s completely against it. “Let’s continue making sure we unite the country, not divide the country,” Ford told reporters Wednesday after confirming he and fellow Conservative, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, “get along.” Ford said he believes “there’s this big misnomer that we don’t get along,” due to their sometimes-differing opinions and priorities based on their provinces. [Global]
Ontario Premier Doug Ford told reporters on Wednesday following the virtual meeting that it is time the federal government “start showing some love” to Saskatchewan and Alberta. “Even Danielle, we’re texting back and forth, and she wants to sign an MOU too. We do get along by the way just to let you know we text each other,” Ford said. [Edmonton Journal]
“We love Americans," BC premier tells Fox News as he reiterates Canada's sovereignty
B.C. Premier David Eby started off his Wednesday on Fox News, hoping, he said, to send a message directly to U.S. President Donald Trump. Eby says his message to Americans and the U.S. administration is similar to what Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered in his meeting at the White House on Tuesday. [Global]

“What neither of us appreciated was the extent to which doing this work impacts all aspects of one's life. There are some very positive memories and many difficult ones. But ask any elected official, anyone who lives in service to the public, nothing you do is possible without the support of those closest to you.” [CP]
Aurora
Elsewhere

"The United States is an indispensable ally for both our economic and national security," a Downing Street spokesperson said. "Talks on a deal between our countries have been continuing at pace and the Prime Minister will update later today." A British official had said on Tuesday that the two sides were working to agree lower tariff quotas - a tranche of exports subject to lower duties - on steel and autos, two sectors that were hit by 25% U.S. levies. [Reuters]
Media
A new tool from Way to Win shows the biggest ads, topics, and spenders from 2024 [US elections]. [Campaigns and Elections] 

The company debuted the feature at its first-ever product and tech event, where it also revealed several other upcoming plans for the service. These plans include a redesign of the TV homepage and improved real-time recommendations. [TechCrunch]
Science and Tech
Donut Lab's circular motors fit in tyres for "out of this world" performance
The motors can be integrated into a tyre to provide direct power to the wheel while reducing space and weight. This allows for enhanced energy transfer and greater output with lower energy consumption. [dezeen]
Artificial intelligence software — some already free on your device — can quickly compose and edit documents. But be sure to check its work. [NYT] (🎁 link)
The Calendar
  • 1400 : 135B West Block - The Justice family speaks to reporters.
  • 1530 : 135B West Block - Representatives of Ukrainian organizations speak to reporters.
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