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Jan 15 2024

Two Quebecs. Alberta power. Haley tough: The Roundup

Jan 15, 2024
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
Canadians to receive first carbon pricing rebate of 2024. Here’s how much you could get
The rebate, also called the Climate Action Incentive payment, will be applied to people living in provinces where the federal carbon tax is applied starting Monday. [Global]
Conservative leader addressed audiences on Bruce Street, Water Tower Inn, Algoma Rod and Gun Club; he vowed to axe carbon tax and ensure repeat offenders get 'jail not bail'. [Sault Ste. Marie News]
Theo Argitis: If a future Prime Minister Poilievre wants to bring down inflation without leaning against wage gains and risk the inroads he's been attempting to make with organized labour, then he’ll need to figure out a solution to Canada’s productivity morass. [The Hub]
 Le chef du Bloc québécois, Yves-François Blanchet, se dit « extrêmement inquiet » lorsqu’il constate que Montréal et le reste du Québec sont en train de « se détacher l’un de l’autre ».  [La Presse]
“It is for him to decide … what is the best for him, what is the best for the party, and what is the best for the country,” he also said. “And it's very personal decision.”
But when asked how difficult that decision is to make, Chretien said “it’s easy.” [CTV]
From the provinces
What are the lessons learned from Alberta’s emergency power alert?
The alert, issued by the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO), urged Albertans to reduce electricity usage to essentials only to prevent rotating outages. [Global]
The unprecedented decision to issue an emergency alert Saturday evening was done as a last resort, Neudorf said. [Edmonton Journal]
Elsewhere
The attack on Sunday marks the first U.S.-acknowledged fire by the Houthis since America and allied nations began strikes Friday on the rebels following weeks of assaults on shipping in the Red Sea.  [AP]
All the major candidates for the Republican presidential nomination are campaigning in Iowa as they appeal to supporters to turn out for the caucuses despite the frigid weather. [AP]
Nikki Haley Is Tougher Than the Rest
David Brooks: She’s seen as a descendant of the Republican establishment, but she’s actually the kind of bruiser who’s in line with the current G.O.P. vibe. [NYT]

Taiwan lost one of its few remaining diplomatic allies Nauru to China on Monday, just days after it elected a new president, and accused China of attempting to pressure it while it affirmed the will of Taiwanese to go out into the world. [Reuters]
Media
The January 14 Peacock Exclusive AFC Wild Card has set a new record for the United States' most streamed live event in history. According to a joint release from NBC-owned Peacock and Comcast, the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Miami Dolphins game — the first playoff ever exclusively live-streamed — reached 27.6 million viewers. [Endgadget]
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Sci/Tech

Lines keep blurring between work and play screens, and OLED overwhelms. [Ars Technica]
The Calendar
  • 1000 ET: Burlington, ON - Government House Leader (on leave) Karina  Gould and LPC MP Pam Damoff make a funding announcement. 
  • 1300 ET: Winnipeg - Employment Min Randy Boissonnault makes a funding announcement. 
  • 1330 ET: Halifax - Housing and Infrastructure Min Sean Fraser speaks to reporters.
  • 1400 ET: Vancouver - Justice Min Arif Virani makes a funding announcement. 
  • 1615 ET: Sherbrooke, QC - Environment Min Steven Guilbeault makes a funding announcement. 
  • 1800 ET: Quebec City - Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks to supporters.
  • 2000 ET: New Westminster, BC - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will campaign in support of a school board trustee candidate.
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