Canada
Terror suspect arrested in Quebec was plotting to attack Jews in New York
The attack was to take place on Oct. 7, the anniversary of the Hamas attack that killed 1,200 in Israel, according to U.S. authorities.
Trudeau insists he's staying on as Liberal leader. But what if he changes his mind?
The Liberal caucus is set to meet in Nanaimo, B.C., next week for a retreat ahead of the fall parliamentary sitting. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau insists he will lead his party into the next election despite polls citing his unpopularity among Canadians. Here's a look at what would happen if he decided to call it quits.
Poilievre touts mining, support for working people in Chemainus factory stop
Poilievre said that his main reason for the 10-stop tour across Vancouver Island is that it is his perception that a lot of blue collar workers feel abandoned by the NDP after they signed a supply and confidence agreement with the governing Liberals that he blames for high housing costs, taxes and crime.
Pierre Poilievre coming to Yellowknife Sunday
The NWT hasn't had a conservative MP since 1988. The current candidate to be the next conservative MP is Kimberly Fairman. She beat Jackie Jacobson last month, who then contested the nomination. His appeal was rejected
Poilievre plans campaign-style rally in Iqaluit Monday
Conservative leader’s visit to Nunavut capital follows tumultuous week in politics as Liberal-NDP agreement ends.
Mark Carney sera à la retraite du caucus libéral de Justin Trudeau
L’ancien gouverneur de la Banque du Canada, Mark Carney, vu par plusieurs comme un possible candidat dans une future course à la direction du Parti libéral du Canada, sera présent à la retraite du caucus de Justin Trudeau visant à préparer la rentrée parlementaire. I'm not sure Carney is the asset the Liberals think he is ...
As NDP-Liberal deal ends, what would it take to trigger an election?
A confidence vote is likely in the coming weeks or months after the NDP "ripped up" the supply and confidence agreement. Here's what that means and whether it may trigger a vote.
Some Grit staffers try to 'get ahead of the curve' in private sector outreach before next election
Some lobby firms are fielding inquiries from Liberal staffers looking for new jobs this summer, which one lobbyist says is part of a natural turnover cycle. It's when cabinet ministers start leaving for top Bay Street jobs ... then you know that's the end.
Two so far seeking Timmins James Bay NDP re-distributed riding nomination
Two candidates so far will seek the New Democrat Party nomination for the re-distrubted Timmins James Bay riding when a federal election is called. Former Moonbeam Mayor Nicole Fortier-Levesque and Terry Metatawabin of Fort Albany are letting their names stand for the NDP riding association vote on Saturday, Nov. 23 in Timmins. These are the folks who hope to succeed Charlie Angus as MP for the new Kapuskasing—Timmins—Mushkegowuk riding
The Provinces
B.C. United candidates to run in select ridings
Intention is to ensure party remains registered, also Elections B.C. says it doesn't have to.
Gondek meets with province over Green Line, concerns of harm to Calgary’s market reputation
The Calgary Construction Association said the province's withdrawal of funding sets "a concerning precedent" for future infrastructure projects by introducing uncertainty and risk.
Sommet de la Francophonie en France | François Legault confirme sa participation
François Legault se déplacera en France le mois prochain, a annoncé vendredi le cabinet du premier ministre.
AMC Grand Chief Cathy Merrick dies after collapsing outside courthouse
Merrick collapsed while speaking with reporters following the verdict of corrections officer Robert Morden, who was charged in the death of inmate William Ahmo in 2022.
Elsewhere
Former vice president Dick Cheney says he will vote for Harris
“In our nation’s 248-year history, there has never been an individual who is a greater threat to our republic than Donald Trump,” Cheney said. “He tried to steal the last election using lies and violence to keep himself in power after the voters had rejected him. He can never be trusted with power again.”
Media
Meet the right-wing Canadian influencers accused of collaborating with an alleged Russian propaganda scheme
The social media accounts of two Canada’s most vocal far-right pundits have fallen unusually silent after U.S. officials accused them of being collaborators of a covert Russian propaganda campaign.
The decline of local news has become a campaign problem
“When I started out, twenty years ago, there were multiple reporters at small-town dailies who covered politics,” said Jared Leopold, a Democratic communications consultant. Now it’s a slog to get local reporters out to regional stops—especially local television, whose coverage campaigns highly covet.
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Science and tech
With NASA’s plan faltering, China knows it can be first with Mars sample return
"China is likely to become the first country to return samples from Mars."
AI caused Amazon Alexa election error on Trump, Harris answers
Internal Amazon documents reveal what caused voice assistant Alexa to apparently favor Kamala Harris over Donald Trump in a viral video this week.
The Calendar
- 1000 ET: Newmarket, ON - CPC MP Michelle Ferreri campaigns in the riding of Newmarket--Aurorora
- 1200 ET: Winnipeg - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh campaigns in the riding of Elmwood-Transcona
- 1700 ET: Salt Spring Island, BC - GPC MP Elizabeth May attends the Salt Spring Island Fall Fair
Yesterday
- Delta, BC - Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre met with homebuilders
