Canada
Foreign nationals can no longer apply for work permits at the U.S.-Canada border
The move is being implemented to curtail something known as ‘flagpoling’, which is a means that some temporary residents of Canada use to bypass the normal wait times.
Foreign Interference: Two-thirds, including majority of CPC voters say all leaders should read NSICOP report -
New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds Canadians largely aligned on the seriousness of the issue and the feeling that their political leaders need to do more to reflect it. Public opinion polling data shows a strong majority of Canadians say all federal leaders should be informed about the report by receiving the necessary security clearance. Notably, even three-in-five who would support the CPC in a future federal election say this.
Is bilingualism a ‘myth’? Poll shows divide between Quebec, other provinces
In a Leger poll, only 43 per cent of respondents across Canada said they held a positive view of federal bilingualism — which was enshrined into law in 1969.
Entrevue avec Pablo Rodriguez | « Je l’ai vécue, la pauvreté »
En entrevue avec La Presse, le lieutenant politique de Justin Trudeau reconnaît que la bataille à venir sera des plus rudes. Mais il affirme être prêt à faire campagne tous azimuts afin non seulement de défendre le bilan du gouvernement Trudeau, mais surtout de protéger les programmes sociaux qui ont été mis sur pied depuis huit ans et qui ont permis d’extirper des centaines de milliers de Canadiens de la pauvreté. Des mesures importantes, comme le programme national de garderies et le programme national de soins dentaires, pourraient passer à la moulinette si le chef du Parti conservateur, Pierre Poilievre, prend le pouvoir à l’issue du prochain scrutin. Le chef conservateur a promis de réduire la taille du gouvernement fédéral et d’éliminer le déficit. De telles coupes feraient très mal aux plus vulnérables de la société
Right Winger Spits on federal MP Marco Mendicino, immediately caves and apologizes when confronted
Video from Reddit shot on Sparks Street, Ottawa, as Mendicino was entering the Valour Building, the building that houses the offices of many MPs. The "right winger" is part of a handful of what I'll call "Convoy" types that one can still find on Parliament Hill with placards pronouncing a variety of conspiracy theories and ready to use megaphones to engage in obscenity-laced rants about Canadian politicians. One yesterday confronted an MP outside West Block, screaming in that MP's face that he was "a f --- ing clown". And now this ... - DA
The Provinces
Alberta NDP says farewell to outgoing leader Rachel Notley
Rachel Notley gave her final speech as leader of the party, after shepherding its growth into the largest Opposition in Alberta's history.
Here's how the Alberta NDP will choose its new leader this weekend
Nenshi is considered to be the favourite to win by many, but nothing is certain, and Saturday’s results could yet produce a surprise.
Ontario Liberals nominate first candidate as parties prepare for early election
While the early election speculation catapulted Ontario's three main opposition parties into election readiness mode, the Liberals appear to be the first to nominate a candidate.
Palmer seeking second term in Kings West in next Nova Scotia election
Chris Palmer will be the Progressive Conservative candidate for Kings West in the next provincial election.
Elsewhere
How Israeli Society Has Unified, Divided Amid the Israel-Hamas War
The shares of Israelis who see very strong conflicts in their society have shrunk, but public opinion has grown more polarized in other ways.
Labour surges ahead of Tories in latest election donations
Labour raised nearly £4.4m in the second week of the campaign, way ahead of the Tories' £292,500.
Media
Overview and key findings of the 2024 Digital News Report
...in many of the countries covered in our survey we find the news media increasingly challenged by rising mis- and disinformation, low trust, attacks by politicians, and an uncertain business environment.
Science and tech
Canadian scientists can now rapidly link heat waves to climate change
B.C.-based atmospheric physicist Nathan Gillett, a research scientist at Environment and Climate Change Canada, said they have been working on event attribution — algorithms that allow researchers to calculate how much a heat wave was likely affected by climate change — for some time. But where it used to take months to create a report, now they can do it in days.
