Canada
Deadlines from Liberal MPs, Bloc leave Trudeau facing another bumpy week
Another week, another raft of imminent challenges to Justin Trudeau's leadership of both the country and the Liberal Party.
Transportation minister looks for provinces, territories to collaborate on car thefts
Anita Anand's office has sent letters to her provincial and territorial counterparts calling for meetings to discuss the issue of Vehicle Identification Numbers being changed on stolen cars which are then resold, a process known as "re-vinning" vehicles.
The Provinces
NS Premier calls a snap election
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston called a snap election saying he needs a clear mandate to stand up to Justin Trudeau and the federal government. On Global National, Heidi Petracek has more from Halifax.Notably: Houston's justification for calling an early election when his party already holds a majority in the legislation is ... Justin Trudeau.
Quick Look: the 3 party leaders vying to be Nova Scotia’s next premier
Everything voters need to know about the Novia Scotia Conservative, Liberal and NDP leaders and their political and professional careers and families.
Nova Scotia votes 2024: five key issues for voters
Tories plan to make Nova Scotia’s relationship with Ottawa an issue. The Liberals and NDP say Tories are trying to divert public attention from their inaction on climate issue.
A historic election day in Saskatchewan -- one way or the other
There are in fact four provincial elections this fall with voters in Saskatchewan heading to the polls on Monday. Global’s chief political correspondent David Akin is in Regina where he’ll be part of Global’s election night coverage.
Elsewhere
Tight U.S. election could be decided by Americans in Canada: ex-U.S. envoy
Former U.S. ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman has been working to drive up voting from Americans abroad to prevent a second Donald Trump presidency, which he says will hurt Canada.
Media
How Global News is covering election night in Saskatchewan
Join Global News on October 28, 2024 for a special presentation as voters decide the future of the province in the 2024 Saskatchewan provincial election. I'm in studio in Regina and will be in my front of touchscreen to help colleagues across the province tell tonight's election story.
Venezuela press groups demand whereabouts of missing journalist
The government did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests about the case of Nelin Escalante, an independent journalist, who recently posted videos on his social networks where he was talking about the price of the dollar in the country.
The Calendar
- 0900 ET: Montreal - Innovation Min François-Philippe Champagne speaks at the International Conference on Advanced Lithium Batteries for Automotive Applications.
- 1000 ET: Ottawa - Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks to reporters.
- 1100 ET: NPT - IND MP Kevin Vuong speaks about foreign interference.
- 1100 ET: 430 Wellington - Canadian Heritage (CHPC) | Meeting 134 - National Forum on the Media
- 1100 ET: 420 Wellington - Environment and Sustainable Development (ENVI) | Meeting 128 - Environment and Climate Impacts Related to the Canadian Financial System
- 1100 ET: 125-B West Block - Fisheries and Oceans (FOPO) | Meeting 124 - Derelict and Abandoned Vessels
- 1100 ET: 035-B West Block - International Trade (CIIT) | Meeting 123 - Protecting Certain Canadian Manufacturing Sectors, Including Electric Vehicles, Aluminum and Steel, Against Related Chinese Imports and Measures
- 1100 ET: 415 Wellington - Public Accounts (PACP) | Meeting 147 - Report 6, Sustainable Development Technology Canada, of the 2024 Reports 5 to 7 of the Auditor General of Canada
- 1100 ET: 330 Wellington - the Status of Women (FEWO) | Meeting 127 - Gender-based Violence and Femicides against Women, Girls and Gender Diverse People
- 1130 ET: Toronto - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and NDP MP Leah Gazan meet with abortion care advocates.
- 1345 ET: HoC Foyer - NDP MP Brian Masse speaks about consumer issues.
- 1530 ET: 415 Wellington - Indigenous and Northern Affairs (INAN) | Meeting 126 - Priorities of the Ministers of Indigenous Services Canada, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada for the Return of Parliament and their Mandate
- 1530 ET: 035-B West Block - Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM) | Meeting 112 - Government's Response to the Final Report of the Special Committee on Afghanistan
- 1530 ET: 415 Wellington - Indigenous and Northern Affairs (INAN) | Meeting 126 - Priorities of the Ministers of Indigenous Services Canada, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada for the Return of Parliament and their Mandate
- 1530 ET: 330 Wellington - Industry and Technology (INDU) | Meeting 142 - Credit Card Practices and Regulations in Canada
- 1530 ET: 430 Wellington - Justice and Human Rights (JUST) | Meeting 118 - Islamophobia and Additional Measures that Could be Taken to Address the Valid Fears that are Being Expressed by Canada’s Muslim Community
- 1530 ET: 410 Wellington - Veterans Affairs (ACVA) | Meeting 111 - Recognition of Persian Gulf Veterans and Reviewing of: (a) the definition of “War”, “Wartime Service”, and “Special Duty Service“; and (b) the Difference, the Process of Determining, and Criteria for Veteran’s Benefits
- 1600 ET: C128 Senate Building - The Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs meets. C-26. Public Safety Min Dominic LeBlanc and Innovation Min Francois-Philippe Champagne
- 1830 ET: 225-A West Block - Special Committee on the Canada–People’s Republic of China Relationship (CACN) | Meeting 49 - Canada–People’s Republic of China Relations
Issued this day ...
… in 2022. Sc 3361 full pane of 5. Tommy Prince. Design: Blair Thomson. Here’s what Canada Post had to say about this stamp when it issued it two years ago: “In 1940, during the Second World War, Prince (1915-1977) enlisted with the Royal Canadian Engineers and trained as a sapper. He later joined the 1st Special Service Force, a joint Canada-U.S. specialized reconnaissance and raiding unit where he gained a reputation for marksmanship, stealth and tracking skills, as well as sheer nerve. His courage and service earned him the Military Medal, Silver Star (U.S.) and nine other decorations, including three (one posthumous) from his two tours of duty in the Korean War. Between the wars, Prince waged a different battle when, as vice-president of the Manitoba Indian Association, he spoke out in favour of abolishing the Indian Act and respecting existing treaties. The stamp, designed by Blair Thomson | Believe in, features a photo of Prince in his Korean War uniform. The background of northern lights, by Andy Beaver, symbolizes the sky above the Brokenhead Ojibway Nation, where Prince was raised, about 70 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg. He was a recipient of the Silver Star.