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May 17 2023

WestJet cash. Alberta poll. Starship bridge.

May 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
Did WestJet pilots reject $300K+ salaries? Union says figures ‘cherry-picked’
Global News obtained a memo sent by WestJet's vice-president of flight operations hours after the Air Line Pilots Association issued a 72-hour strike notice Monday evening. [Global News]
The proposed changes come amid pressure from the provinces and territories to reduce the number of repeat violent offenders who are granted bail. [Global]

Calgary Skyview MP George Chahal said he's had to bolster security measures at his office so his staffers feel comfortable going to work. [Calgary Herald]
Conservative MP Michael Chong was invited to testify before the House affairs committee, of which he is usually a member, on Tuesday evening. [Global]
Stellantis has stopped construction on a $5-billion electric vehicle battery plant in Windsor, Ont., over a dispute with the federal government. [Global]
South Korea is Canada's seventh-largest trading partner for both imports and exports, amounting to $16.7 billion in merchandise trade in 2021. [Global]
From the provinces
Extremely rare 👆in my experience that a leader of a major party -- let alone an incumbent first minister - participates in local all-candidates debates especially in a riding where the outcome of the election should not be in doubt. But, as I'm old-fashioned and think debates like this still have some value, kudos to candidate Smith!  - DA
Notley’s NDP Open up Lead in Calgary, UCP Maintains Strength in Rural Alberta as Campaign Enters Second Half [Counsel Public Affairs]
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Elsewhere
Negotiations are still far from success, but a deal is possible by the end of the week, Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said after a brief meeting with Biden. [Global]
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Tech
'Star Trek' Fans Can Now Virtually Tour Every Starship Enterprise Bridge
An interactive web portal explores the vessel's evolution over nearly six decades. [Smithsonian Mag]
Issued this day ...
Issued this day in 1993: Scott #1466: Masterpieces of Canada Art - 6. Design: Pierre-Yves Pelletier.
The masterpiece for this, this 6th in annual "Masterpieces" series that ran for 14 years, is the 1969 drawing The Owl by Kenojuak Ashevak. (1927-2013)

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