Canada
Trudeau loses 2nd Liberal stronghold as Bloc wins Montreal byelection
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has suffered another devastating byelection blow with the loss of a second Liberal stronghold, this one to the Bloc Québécois in LaSalle—Émard—Verdun. Voters went to the polls Monday in the Montreal riding as well as in Winnipeg’s Elmwood—Transcona, where the NDP retained its long-held seat after a tough race against the Conservatives.
Canadians are ‘done with Justin Trudeau,’ Singh says
'People are telling us again and again that they are fed up with and frustrated with Justin Trudeau,' NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said on the first day back of the fall sitting.
Foreign interference inquiry turns focus to ‘present and the future’ of threats
Justice Hogue’s preliminary report in May found that some political candidates appeared willing to go along with foreign interference schemes, but election integrity held.
Ottawa to expand 30-year amortizations, raise insured mortgage cap
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced proposals Monday to expand the availability of 30-year amortizations and to raise the price cap for insured mortgages.
The Provinces
Backbencher out of Manitoba NDP caucus over Nygard link, accuses premier of bullying
Manitoba's governing New Democrats ousted backbencher and defence lawyer Mark Wasyliw from caucus Monday, and Wasyliw fired back by accusing Premier Wab Kinew of being a micromanaging, toxic bully. The NDP said it removed Wasyliw because a partner at his law firm is representing convicted sex offender and disgraced fashion mogul Peter Nygard.
Media
Book excerpt: "The Death of Truth"
The journalist and author of the bestseller "America's Bitter Pill" writes how misinformation and conspiracy theories, spread via social media, destroy the common thread of facts and shared truths that holds a democracy together.
Science and tech
How to Take Spectacular Photos at Night Using Your Smartphone
Night photos can be some of the most spectacular you'll ever take, but shooting in low light does require a little bit of know-how to get the best results. In this piece, we'll explain why night photography looks so good, the steps you need to take to prepare, and five key pieces of advice.
The Calendar
- Ottawa - PM Trudeau will meet Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
- 1000 ET: West Block - PM Trudeau will meet with his cabinet.
- 1100 ET: 410 Wellington - Health (HESA) | Meeting 125 - Drafting report
- 1100 ET: 125-B West Block - Official Languages (LANG) | Meeting 107 - Drafting report
- 1100 ET: 035 West Block - Government Operations and Estimates (OGGO) | Meeting 138 - Postal Service in Canada’s Rural and Remote Communities
- 1100 ET: 415 Wellington - Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA) | Meeting 122 - Federal Housing Investments.
- 1400 ET: HoC Foyer - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks to reporters.
- 1400 ET: Senate of Canada - Victor Boudreau, Charles S. Adler, Daryl S. Fridhandler and Kristopher Wells are sworn in as Senators.
- 1530 ET: 225-A West Block - Science and Research (SRSR) | Meeting 95 - Committee Business
- 1530 ET: 420 Wellington - Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics (ETHI) | Meeting 126 - Committee business
- 1530 ET: 025B West Block - Finance (FINA) | Meeting 151 - Changes to Capital Gains and Corresponding Measures Announced in Budget 2024
- 1530 ET: 430 Wellington - National Defence (NDDN) | Meeting 112 - Briefing on Threat Analysis Regarding Ukraine and the Baltic Region
- 1530 ET: 125B West Block - Transport, Infrastructure and Communities (TRAN) | Meeting 125 - Committee business.
- 1700 ET: Ottawa - Foreign Affairs Min Melanie Joly participates in an Anti-Corruption Foundation event.
