Canada
Mark Carney joins Liberals as special advisor to Trudeau
Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney is taking on a new role as chair of a Liberal Party task force, advising Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on economic growth. On Global National, David Akin looks at Carney's resume, how the Conservatives are criticizing his appointment, and whether the move may be an early sign of a potential Liberal leadership bid.
‘Emboldened’ Trudeau heads into Liberal caucus retreat
A clear sign that Trudeau’s public relations and security staff worried he would encounter protesters were Trudeau’s carefully sanitized public itineraries. Early in the summer, his office stopped issuing timely public notices of where the prime minister would be, sometimes concealing Trudeau’s whereabouts until after an event was over.
Trudeau ne passe plus aux yeux de la population, admet une députée libérale
« On a beau leur parler de tout ce que le gouvernement a fait […] ça ne passe plus », selon Alexandra Mendès.
Trudeau am seidenen Faden: Wird Kanadas „Trump des Nordens“ die Macht übernehmen?
Nach dem Zerbrechen von Justin Trudeaus Koalition stehen Neuwahlen im Raum. Das könnte der Moment des Konservativen Pierre Poilievre werden. Wer ist der Mann? An item by a Global News colleague, Gloria Henriquez, currently on a fellowship in Germany. Non-German speakers will have to use their favourite translation engine to get the gist of Gloria's piece which, in my mind, is pretty accurate representation of the current state of Canadian politics for German readers.
Poilievre threatens 'nuclear winter' over carbon tax, fears Northern communities will 'empty out'
Conservative leader emphasizes building homes and pitches a resource charge against businesses to benefit Indigenous governments
Conservative MPs ask public safety committee to probe arrest of ISIS suspect
Four members of the public safety committee want it to reconvene immediately to hear from Immigration Minister Marc Miller.
[Press release] Singh appoints new Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff
Long-time strategists Jo Gauvin and Erin Morrison take on new roles. Gauvin steps in for Jennifer Howard, who is stepping away to take on the national campaign director role for the next federal election.
Protesters get 6 1/2-year sentences for roles in Coutts border blockade
Neither man is to serve their full sentence, as the judge gave them nearly four years credit for time they have spent in custody since their arrests in February 2022. Olienick showed no emotion while Carbert appeared glum and folded his arms as the sentences were handed down.
Air Canada passengers worried as possible pilot strike looms
On Monday morning, Air Canada released a statement announcing the potential of a strike in less than a week. Passengers are worried about what that might mean.
The Provinces
NDP commits to suspend 15-cent a litre gas tax on day one if elected
Opposition Leader Carla Beck pledges to suspend gas tax and also releases details of a letter sent to all party leaders. Worked for Wab Kinew in Manitoba so why not try it in SK?
Elections B.C. introduces new tech to quicken 2024 provincial election
The tech won't replace paper ballots, but will make sure 98 per cent of votes, including absentee and mail-in ballots, are counted on election night
Elsewhere
Workers at several large US tech companies overwhelmingly back Kamala Harris, data shows
Workers at Alphabet, Amazon and Microsoft are donating millions of dollars to the Harris campaign, significantly more than employees who are opting to send money to former President Trump’s camp, according to the data compiled by political watchdog OpenSecrets. The data includes donations made by company employees, owners, and workers' and owners' immediate family members.
US election prompts cities to get a grip on fake news
False information has not only changed every aspect of election administration, but local officials often bear the brunt of it given their visibility in their communities, said Amy Cohen, executive director of the National Association of State Election Directors.
Generals defend Harris on U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan
The push to defend Harris comes from retired military brass, including three with four-stars: Admiral Steve Abbot, who served as deputy homeland security advisor to George W. Bush, Gen. Lloyd W. Newton and Gen. Larry R. Ellis, who has never previously endorsed a political candidate.
Unpacking Japan’s messy leadership election
With so many candidates and old rules gone, brace for the most unpredictable LDP race in ages
Media
Copy editors know best: A journalist’s guide to avoiding common language missteps
You can always learn something from a copy editor. In this column, E&P columnist Rob Tornoe seeks knowledge from Bob Yearick, columnist and author of “The War on Words,” and some copy editors about the low-hanging fruit of the English language, which writers often trip over in the mad dash to meet a deadline.
Turkey’s media regulator says journalists on YouTube need licenses
n a TV interview earlier this month, Ebubekir Sahin, the head of Turkey’s Radio and Television Supreme Council, or RTUK, said that a 2019 regulation means that all broadcasts, including those on the internet, “are under our supervision.” Reporters say it could mean more censorship
Science and tech
Apple reveals AI-boosted iPhone 16: "The new era of the smartphone"
Apple on Monday unveiled its artificial intelligence-boosted iPhone 16, showing off the long-awaited phone hours after Chinese rival Huawei’s tri-fold phone began racking up orders. “The next generation of iPhone has been designed for Apple Intelligence from the ground up. It marks the beginning of an exciting new era,” Chief Executive Tim Cook said at a product launch. Apple Intelligence, the company’s AI software, will be used to improve its personal assistant as well as enhancing features such as understanding and identifying objects captured by the phone camera. On Global National, Anne Gaviola has more on what analysts have dubbed "the new era of the smartphone."
The jet stream may be starting to shift in response to climate change
Bands of fast-moving wind that blow west to east around the globe play a crucial role in weather – a poleward shift in parts of these jet streams could cause dramatic changes in weather from the western US to the Mediterranean
The Calendar
- 0015 ET: Seoul, South Korea, - Defence Min Bill Blair speaks about artificial intelligence in the military domain.
- 0320 ET: Seoul, South Korea, - Defence Min Bill Blair speaks to the United Nations Command Ministerial
- 0800 ET: Montebello, QC - The BQ national caucus will meet.
- 0900 ET: Montreal - The NDP national caucus will meet.
- 1100 ET: Montebello, QC - BQ Leader Yves-François Blanchet speaks to reporters.
- 1200 ET: Nanaimo, BC - The LPC national caucus will meet
- 1230 ET: Montreal - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks to reporters.
- 1300 ET: Mayne Island, BC - GPC MP Elizabeth May speaks to constituents.
- 1730 ET: Montreal - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh campaigns in the riding of LaSalle-Émard-Verdun
- 1800 ET: Seoul, South Korea, - Defence Min Bill Blair speaks at the Seoul Defence Dialogue
