Canada
House of Commons remains ‘paralyzed’ as Conservatives push privilege debate
The Conservatives are using a fight over documents to stall business in the House of Commons – and to repeatedly accuse the Liberals of ‘corruption.’
Poilievre barred from speaking in House for not withdrawing remark about Joly
House Speaker Greg Fergus delivered the penalty to Poilievre in the morning, a day after he asked the leader of the opposition to withdraw a remark accusing Joly of pandering to supporters of the terrorist organization Hamas.
Enduring and Overcoming: The Struggle of the Hazaras in Afghanistan
Report No. 27 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development.
International Assistance in Support of Gender Equality
Report No. 33 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Accounts.
The Provinces
B.C. Election: Poll shows NDP edging ahead of Conservatives
Leger's latest poll found 47 per cent of decided voters support the NDP, while 42 per cent said they’ll vote for the Conservatives
Sask. Party confirms MLA seeking reelection used racial slur
The Sask. Party confirmed that David Buckingham had received sensitivity training following his use of a "racially inappropriate term."
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's key strategist on addiction recovery to exit role
Marshall Smith has been held up as the architect of the ruling United Conservative Party’s approach to the drug overdose crisis, overhauling treatment programs in the province, and expanding and prioritizing recovery over harm-reduction services.
Elsewhere
Poilievre says Israel hit on Iran nuclear sites would be ‘gift’ to humanity
U.S. President Joe Biden and other world leaders have warned against Israel striking Iran's nuclear facilities over fears of further escalating the Middle East conflict.
British intelligence chief warns of ‘worsening threat’ from ISIS
In a rare public speech, MI5 Director General Ken McCallum also warned of a 'staggering rise' in attempts at assassination and other crimes on U.K. soil by Russia and Iran.
Science and tech
What Is Apple Intelligence and When Does the iPhone 16 Get It? Everything to Know
Apple's generative AI capabilities will be at the heart of the iPhone 16 experience -- over time. Right now, you can try out the public beta if you have an iPhone 15 Pro or any iPad or Mac with an M1 chip and later.
Canadian AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton 'flabbergasted' after winning Nobel Prize
The honour was bestowed Tuesday on Hinton, 76, and Princeton University researcher John Hopfield, 91, by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. It chose to award the pair because their use of physics had uncovered patterns in information that laid the foundation for machine learning and neural networks.
The Calendar
- Toronto - Deputy PM and Fin Min Chrystia Freeland speaks at the Principles for Responsible Investment in Person 2024 conference.
- 0930 ET: 025B West Block - The CPC national caucus will meet.
- 0930 ET: 125B West Block - The NDP national caucus will meet.
- 0930 ET: Vientiane, Laos - PM Trudeau arrives at Wattay International Airport.
- 1000 ET: 220A West Block - The LPC national caucus will meet
- 1245 ET: NPT - Housing and Infrastructure Min Sean Fraser speaks about federal housing policy.
- 1300 ET: Ottawa - Intl Development Min Ahmed Hussen and LPC MPs Anita Vandenbeld, Fayçal El-Khoury, and Lena Metlege Diab make a funding announcement.
- 1400 ET: HoC Foyer - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks to reporters.
- 1630 ET: 330 Wellington - the Status of Women (FEWO) | Meeting 124 - Breast Cancer Screening for Women Aged 40
- 1630 ET: 420 Wellington - Environment and Sustainable Development (ENVI) | Meeting 125 - Factors Leading to the Recent Fires in Jasper National Park
- 1630 ET: 035B West Block - Fisheries and Oceans (FOPO) | Meeting 121 - Impact of the Reopening of the Cod Fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec
- 1630 ET: 025B West Block - Natural Resources (RNNR) | Meeting 109 - Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion
- 1700 ET: Ottawa - Treasury Board President Anita Anand makes a funding announcement
- 2355 ET: Vientiane, Laos - PM Trudeau meets with Laos PM Sonexay Siphodone
