Ukraine support. Russian prisons. Threads scrutiny. David Akin's Roundup

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Ukraine support. Russian prisons. Threads scrutiny.

Jul 13, 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

Canada will support Ukraine ‘for as long as it takes’: Trudeau

While Ukraine still hasn't become a part of NATO, members and G7 countries, including Canada, are offering long-term security guarantees to the war-torn nation. David Akin explains how Ukraine can benefit from its strong relationship with Canada, and what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pledging for help. [Global National]

Female Mountie passed over for promotion takes force to court

A female RCMP officer is taking the force to court after she claims she was passed over for a promotion, violating a settlement she'd reached with the police service. [Global]

RoseAnne Archibald removed from Assembly of First Nations meeting for violating code of conduct, says interim chief

The interim chief of the Assembly of First Nations says former national chief RoseAnne Archibald was barred Tuesday from participating in the organization's annual general meeting because she violated its code of conduct. [TorStar]

From the provinces

Manitoba's decision not to search landfill 'heartless': Crown-Indigenous relations minister

Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller criticized Manitoba Wednesday over what he called the provincial government's "heartless" decision not to search a landfill north of Winnipeg for the remains of two First Nations women believed to be the victims of a serial killer. [CBC]

‘A unified voice’: Premiers call for meeting with Trudeau as conference ends

Stefanson said partnerships are needed to keep Canada competitive, but Ottawa must respect the unique jurisdictions of each province. [Global]

3-month sentence recommended for Montreal neo-Nazi in hate speech case

Quebec court Judge Manlio Del Negro pushed back against both the Crown and defence, pointing out that similar cases resulted in much harsher sentences. [CBC]

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Elsewhere

Thousands of Ukraine civilians are being held in Russian prisons. Russia plans to build many more

Thousands of Ukrainian civilians are being detained across Russia and the Ukrainian territories it occupies, in centers ranging from brand-new wings in Russian prisons to clammy basements. [AP]

NATO summit results in brief: Mixed news for Ukraine, hope for Sweden and a response to Russia

NATO leaders have wrapped up a two-day summit with pledges of long-term support for Ukraine but no offer of membership yet. [AP]

U.S. cluster munitions threaten Ukraine as much as Russia

Daphne Branham: By promising cluster munitions, America heads down a familiar path. For Ukraine and especially its citizens, it carries long-term risks. [Vancouver Sun]

Media