Canada
‘Gutless [executives]’: Canada’s CEOs Are Jolted by Trudeau’s Surging Rival
The crowd gathered on the 54th floor of TD Bank Tower, an imposing glass-and-steel edifice in Toronto’s financial district, was a who’s who of the Canadian business elite. There were CEOs and tech moguls and bankers who had paid as much as C$1,725 each for a chance to hear from Pierre Poilievre, the leader of the Conservative Party.
As PBO says NATO target plan is off, here’s why it matters to the military
Spending two per cent of GDP on defence would allow the Canadian Forces to maintain bases and equipment and make necessary investments for the future, an ex-military chief says.
Oil, gas companies told to cut emissions by one-third under planned cap
The regulations, still only in draft format and about two years behind schedule, could further strain relations between Ottawa and the Alberta government which recently launched a $7-million advertising campaign to “scrap the cap.”
Poilievre asks premiers to axe their sales taxes on new homes worth under $1 million
The Conservatives estimated that measure would reduce the cost of an $800,000 home by $40,000 and spur construction of another 30,000 homes per year.
Party leaders condemn violence at Hindu temple in Brampton amid India consular visit
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh all wrote Sunday on the platform X that they condemn the violence that occurred at the temple. "Every Canadian has the right to practice their faith freely and safely," Trudeau wrote.
Fun fact: Edmonton, Winnipeg, Montreal and Quebec City are the only cities in Canada which have MPs from three parties. No city has MPs from four parties. In Edmonton, the Liberals have one, the NDP have two and the Conservatives have the rest. (Provincally: It's 100% NDP). At this point in the polls, Liberal Randy Boissonnault will be hard pressed to hold Edmonton Centre while New Democrat Heather McPherson will be hard to dislodge from Strathcona. New Democrat Blake Desjarlais is a slim favourite right now to hold Griesbach.
In Manning, Griesbach's northwest neighbour where the NDP have just named their candidate, the incumbent is Conservative Ziad Aboultaif who, my model says, would win now by 6 or 7 points. But there were plenty of neighbourhoods in Manning in 2021 that went NDP orange, enough to power the NDP to a decent 2nd place finished at about 30 per cent of the vote to Aboultaif's 40 per cent. -DA
Guelph Conservative candidate says he's moving to Guelph soon
The University of Guelph graduate said he is "currently in the process of moving back into Guelph and hope to relocate ASAP. I chose to run in Guelph because I love this city and will always love this city."For the second and third times, he declined to be interviewed. Saying he wasn't authorized to conduct an interv iew at this point.
The Provinces
Premier calls U.S. election outcome pivotal for Manitoba's economic relations -
"Whichever way the American public decides to cast their votes, we're going to be that good trading partner, that ally that they can trust, and we're going to continue to look at them as our friend and ally, and trading partner," said Kinew.
US Presidential Election Looms: Premier Furey Stresses ‘Team Canada’ Approach for Future Relations
He says American politicians don’t understand the Canadian Constitution and how provinces govern their resources, which is different than the United States. Furey says that’s why a united front is needed to make sure their message is heard.
'Not for now,' says N.S. Tory leader regarding order-making power for info czar
Houston told reporters that after promising during the 2021 campaign that brought his party to power to give commissioner Tricia Ralph more clout, he changed his mind because several of Ralph's reports called for a wider release of information than he agreed with.
Elsewhere
Harris and Trump Battle to the Wire in Swing States, Times/Siena Polls Find
Donald J. Trump has improved his standing in Pennsylvania even as late-deciding voters appear to be breaking for Kamala Harris.
Brazil's Lula cancels APEC trip to Lima, adviser says
The adviser, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said that Lula made the decision to skip the meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in order to focus on the G20 summit that will take place in Rio de Janeiro days later.
Media
Elon Musk's X Now Lets Blocked Users See All Public Posts
You now have to make your account private to hide your posts from accounts you've blocked.
Science and tech
The Beginner's Guide to Google Docs
f you're just getting started with Google Docs, its extensive features and add-ons can be a little overwhelming. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get started with this powerful, cloud-based alternative to Microsoft Word.
The Calendar
- Ottawa - PM Trudeau will receive his flu shot.
- Ottawa - PM Trudeau will meet with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi
- 1100 ET: 420, Wellington Building, 197 Sparks Street - Environment and Sustainable Development (ENVI) | Meeting 130 - Environment and Climate Impacts Related to the Canadian Financial System
- 1100 ET: 125-B West Block - Fisheries and Oceans (FOPO) | Meeting 126 - Impact of the Reopening of the Cod Fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec
- 1100 ET: 035-B West Block - International Trade (CIIT) | Meeting 125 - Recent Developments Concerning the Canada–United States Softwood Lumber Trade Dispute
- 1100 ET: 025-B West Block - Natural Resources (RNNR) | Meeting 112 - Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion. Fin Min Chrystia Freeland and Natural Resources Min Jonathan Wilkinson to testify.
- 1100 ET: 225-A West Block - Public Accounts (PACP) | Meeting 149 - 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 129 - Gender-based Violence and Femicides against Women, Girls and Gender-Diverse People
- 1345 ET: HoC Foyer - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks to reporters.
- 1530 ET: 415 Wellington - Indigenous and Northern Affairs (INAN) | Meeting 128 - C-61
- 1530 ET: 330 Wellington - Industry and Technology (INDU) | Meeting 144 - Credit Card Practices and Regulations in Canada
- 1530 ET: 430 Wellington - Justice and Human Rights (JUST) | Meeting 120 - Drafting report
- 1530 ET: 025-B West Block - Veterans Affairs (ACVA) | Meeting 113 - Drafting Report / Experience of Indigenous Veterans and Black Veterans
- 1830 ET: 225-A West Block - Special Committee on the Canada–People’s Republic of China Relationship (CACN) | Meeting 50 - Drafting report
- Ottawa - PM Trudeau will speak at a Diwali celebration
