Canada
Trudeau’s national security adviser says there are no ‘traitors’ in Parliament
National Security and Intelligence Advisor Drouin says cross-partisan report gave the “impression” the MPs were betraying Canada, but she has not seen evidence of that.
Recession ‘on the table’ for Canada in a 2nd Trump term, economists warn
Canada's economy could take a steep hit under a second Donald Trump presidency, potentially prompting a recession, according to some economists.
Convicted in U.S. of violating Iran sanctions, brothers adopt new identities in Ontario
Amin and Arash Yousefijam were arrested by the U.S. for exporting sensitive goods to Iran. Now they call themselves Ameen and Aurash Cohen.
The Provinces
B.C. party leaders duel over tax cut proposals with election just 10 days away
The leaders of B.C.'s two front-running political parties have each offered a new tax benefit, and both argue theirs will provide more relief to the public.
Sondage favorable à Pablo Rodriguez: le Parti libéral du Québec dit sentir un engouement pour le parti
Un sondage indique qu’il pourrait l’emporter aux prochaines élections avec Pablo Rodriguez à sa tête.
Elsewhere
Trudeau, in quick trip to Asia, to focus on trade, security
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will become the first Canadian PM to visit Laos, where he'll participate in a summit for leaders of southeast Asian countries.
Media
Who U.S. Adults Follow on TikTok
... they follow very few politicians, civic actors or traditional media outlets and journalists. Each of these groups makes up less than half of 1% of all the accounts we examined. And the typical U.S. adult on TikTok follows no accounts in each of these categories. Also: Validates why I'm not on TikTok ...
Michael de Adder, renowned cartoonist, let go by Postmedia-owned N.S. newspaper
Renowned editorial cartoonist Michael de Adder may have lost his job, but promises he hasn't lost his voice after getting let go by the Chronicle-Herald in Nova Scotia.
Science and tech
World-first therapy using donor cells sends autoimmune diseases into remission
One woman and two men with severe autoimmune conditions have gone into remission after being treated with bioengineered and CRISPR-modified immune cells1. The three individuals from China are the first people with autoimmune disorders to be treated with engineered immune cells created from donor cells, rather than ones collected from their own bodies. This advance is the first step towards mass production of such therapies.
The Calendar
- 0005 ET: Vientiane, Laos - PM Trudeau meets with Laos PM Sonexay Siphandone
- 0300 ET: Vientiane, Laos - PM Trudeau meets with Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim
- 0330 ET: Vientiane, Laos - PM Trudeau meets wtih Philippines President Bongbong Marcos
- 0445 ET: Vientiane, Laos - PM Trudeau meets with Cambodia PM Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet
- 0800 ET: Vientiane, Laos - PM Trudeau attends an ASEAN official dinner.
- 0815 ET: 410 Wellington - Agriculture and Agri-Food (AGRI) | Meeting 113 - Impact of Border Carbon Adjustments and Reciprocity of Standards on Canadian Agriculture
- 0815 ET: 415 Wellington - Indigenous and Northern Affairs (INAN) | Meeting 123 - Bill C-61 Water and Infrastructure on First Nation lands
- 0815 ET: 420 Wellington - Industry and Technology (INDU) | Meeting 139 - Credit Card Practices and Regulations in Canada
- 0815 ET: 025-B West Block - National Defence (NDDN) | Meeting 119 - Briefing on Mandate and Priorities of the Minister of National Defence
- 0930 ET: - LPC MP Marco Mendicino and Foreign Affairs Min Mélanie Joly testify at the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference.
- 0930 ET: Toronto - Energy and Natural Resources Min Jonathan Wilkinson speaks to the Board of Trade
- 1000 ET: Toronto - Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks to reporters.
- 1000 ET: 13B West Block - NDP MP Gord Johns speaks about a private member's bill.
- 1100 ET: 420 Wellington - Government Operations and Estimates (OGGO) | Meeting 145 - Drafting report
- 1100 ET: 410 Wellington - Veterans Affairs (ACVA) | Meeting 108 - Recognition of Persian Gulf Veterans and Reviewing Definitions of "War"
- 1100 ET: HoC Foyer - Crown-Indigenous Affairs Min Gary Anandasangaree speaks about treaty implementation.
- 1100 ET: 035-B West Block - Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM) | Meeting 110 - Closed Work Permits and Temporary Foreign Workers
- 1100 ET: 420 Wellington - Government Operations and Estimates (OGGO) | Meeting 145 - Postal Service in Canada’s Rural and Remote Communities
- 1100 ET: 330 Wellington - Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA) | Meeting 129 - Advancements in Home Building Technologies
- 1100 ET: 430 Wellington - Justice and Human Rights (JUST) | Meeting 115 - Islamophobia and Additional Measures for Canada's Muslim Community
- 1100 ET: 125-B West Block - Official Languages (LANG) | Meeting 114 - Minority-Language Education Continuum
- 1100 ET: 025-B West Block - Procedure and House Affairs (PROC) | Meeting 127 - Bill C-377 Parliament of Canada Act Amendments
- 1100 ET: 415 Wellington - Veterans Affairs (ACVA) | Meeting 108 - Recognition of Persian Gulf Veterans and Veteran’s Benefits Review
- 1230 ET: Toronto - Deputy PM and Fin Min Chrystia Freeland makes a housing announcement.
- 1230 ET: Vientiane, Laos - PM Trudeau meets with Australia PM Anthony Albanese and New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon
- 1400 ET: Toronto - Energy and Natural Resources Min Jonathan Wilkinson and LPC MP Julie Dabrusin make a funding announcement.
- 1530 ET: 430 Wellington - Health (HESA) | Meeting 132 -C-277 / C-368 - CPC MP Blaine Calkins to testify.
- 1530 ET: 035-B West Block - Science and Research (SRSR) | Meeting 102 - Drafting report
- 1530 ET: 125-B West Block - Transport, Infrastructure and Communities (TRAN) | Meeting 131 - Passenger Rail Service VIA Rail Canada Inc. Incident on August 31, 2024. Transport Min Anita Anand to testify.
- 1530 ET: 330 Wellington - Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics (ETHI) | Meeting 133 - Impact of Disinformation and Misinformation on Parliamentarians
- 1530 ET: 025-B West Block - Finance (FINA) | Meeting 158 - Pre-Budget Consultations for the 2025 Budget
- 1530 ET: 420 Wellington - Foreign Affairs and International Development (FAAE) | Meeting 120 - Canada's Approach to Africa
- 1530 ET: 430 Wellington - Health (HESA) | Meeting 132 - Bill C-277 National Strategy on Brain Injuries & Bill C-368 Food and Drugs Act
- 1530 ET: 415 Wellington - Public Safety and National Security (SECU) | Meeting 123 - Russian Interference and Disinformation Campaigns in Canada
- 1530 ET: 035-B West Block - Science and Research (SRSR) | Meeting 102 - Science and Research in Canada's Arctic in Relation to Climate Change
- 1700 ET: Ottawa - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh attends the National Climate Conference reception.
Issued this day ...
… in 1957. Sc 374. Royal Visit. Photographs: Yousuf Karsh. Trying hard to recall if Prince Phillip ever made it on to any other Canadian stamp. I don’t think he did though he did. Elizabeth, on the other hand, will remain forever unequalled in the number of stamps she appeared on. This one marks the first-ever visit to Canada by Elizabeth as Queen.