Canada
‘I’m pissed’: Alberta premier, oil and gas industry slam Ottawa’s new emissions cap
The Canadian government is introducing new rules to try to force the country’s oil and gas sector to drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions. They’re only draft regulations for now, but as David Akin explains, the plan is putting further strain on the federal government’s relationship with Alberta.
Treasury Board no access-to-info leader
Dean Beeby: Treasury Board recently published an annual report about the 365 requests it received in 2023-2024. The upshot is that it set a poor example. You might even say, ‘Physician, heal thyself!’
Zajdlik wins local federal Green Party nomination
The party announced Saturday evening after a vote between Zajdlik and Dylan White, with Zajdlik coming out on top. The provincial riding of Guelph is represented by Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner so the party has some organization strength here. And Kitchener Centre -- a 20-minute drive away -- has a federal Green MP, Mike Morrice. Could Guelph become the third federal riding to go Green. Seems unlikely to me. Right now, it's learning CPC.
Date pending for CPC nomination meeting in Elgin-Middlesex-London
“Many of the members of this EDA (electoral district association) have represented the Conservative Party and the riding for many years. Some have volunteered to be on the EDA for 15-plus years and helped multiple Conservative MPs and have volunteered in local and London ridings." Poilievre biographer Andrew Lawton wants this nomination and has criticized the riding "gatekeepers quoted in this article for preventing his easy passage as nominee.*
The Provinces
Nova Scotia Liberals release four-year $2.3-billion election platform
An ambitious target for housing and a replacement for federal carbon pricing are among the major promises contained in the Nova Scotia Liberals’ election platform, which commits to $2.3 billion in spending over four years.
Singh and May are welcome in N.S. campaign, but Trudeau and Poilievre not so much
Nova Scotia PC Leader Tim Houston and Liberal Leader Zach Churchill were categorical when asked Monday if they planned to summon help from Ottawa to join them on the hustings. "I have no intention of inviting the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada to campaign with me," said Houston. "No, we don't plan on doing that," said Churchill.
The status of Singh is interesting. He did campaign in support for former NDP leader John Horgan but was invisible in the last BC campaign when David Eby led the NDP to a narrow win. And he not only did not campaign in Saskatchewan in support of Sask NDP Leader Carla Beck, he was never even in the province for months ahead of the writ. My take: The federal NDP are on the downswing in BC and Sask -- so the polls say -- but they appear to poised to win seats in Atlantic Canada, particularly the federal riding of Halifax -- and it was in that riding that Singh campaigned with NS NDP Leader Claudia Chender.
Harris or Trump: Ford will work with U.S. ‘no matter’ election outcome
Whether it’s Donald Trump or Kamala Harris, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his government will work with whoever secures the White House.
Rustad seeks review as Elections BC says box of 861 votes went uncounted
The errors prompted B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad to call for an independent review on Monday. Elections BC said in a statement that the omission of the ballot box did not affect the result in Prince George-Mackenzie, the electoral district where the box was found.
Ontario's chief electoral officer seeks more tools to fight misinformation
Greg Essensa recently tabled a report in the Ontario legislature, asking the government to update laws to give him more tools to protect the integrity of the electoral process.
Elsewhere
Trump’s broad plan for 10% tariffs would be “very difficult for Canada,” ambassador warns
Former U.S. president Donald Trump has a plan to impose a 10 per cent tariff on all imports into America if he’s voted back into the White House. It’s a policy that would be “very difficult for Canada,” according to Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. But Hillman says the policy would not only raise prices on Canadian products, it would not be good for Americans either if it results in a tit-for-tat over tariffs between the two countries. On Global National, Dawna Friesen sat down to speak with the ambassador ahead of Tuesday’s election.
What an Iowa Poll From The Des Moines Register Could Tell Us About the 2024 Race
The poll has caused so many pundits and politicos to sit up because Ms. Selzer has been here before. In the final week before the 2020 election, Ms. Selzer released a poll of Iowa conducted with The Des Moines Register that showed Mr. Trump leading by seven points in the state. It was an outlier; other polls showed a much tighter race, with averages showing Mr. Trump ahead by just over one point. Ms. Selzer’s own poll from September of that year had shown Mr. Trump in a tie with Joe Biden. Mr. Trump won Iowa that year, by 53 percent to 45 percent, an eight-point margin of victory. “I’ve been the outlier queen so many times,” Ms. Selzer said in a phone interview on Monday. “I’m not jumpy.” Gifted story
A U.S. election poll in Iowa is making waves. Can it predict the race?
Could a new Iowa poll showing Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump in the state point to a larger trend in the presidential race? Experts are cautious to predict anything.
Trump threatens up to 100 percent tariffs on Mexico over immigration
Trump has already suggested new import duties of as high as 20 percent on every country in the world, and economists have warned that if enacted, his sweeping new trade proposals are likely to send costs soaring for U.S. consumers. But the former president has only intensified his proposals to raise tariffs on Mexico, arguing the country is doing too little to stop migration north. The guy who could be president again next year really doesn't get it, does he? Tariffs are a tax on his own people.
She Voted for Trump. Then She Had Two Terrifying Miscarriages in Texas
“I’m bleeding uncontrollably, I can’t stop it, and no one can help me because everyone’s afraid of what will happen.” At least, that’s how it felt during those hours in the waiting room. Just two months earlier, Texas’ trigger law had gone into effect, making abortion a felony punishable by life in prison. Experts warned the law would be a minefield. And it is.
Tucker Carlson Says Abortions Cause Hurricanes in Election Eve Broadcast
In a podcast appearance, Tucker Carlson dismissed scientific research that links global warming to more potent and frequent hurricanes, saying instead that “it’s probably abortion, actually.” Riiiight
Moldova’s pro-Western president wins second term in runoff overshadowed by Russian meddling claims
Moldova’s pro-Western President Maia Sandu has won a second term in office in a pivotal presidential runoff against a Russia-friendly opponent, in a race that was overshadowed by claims of Russian interference, voter fraud, and intimidation in the European Union candidate country. This is a win for Moldova democracy activists but also a win for the West and a defeat for Putin. Let's make sure Canada and the West support Moldova and President Sandhu.
Media
US election 2024: Live results and analysis as Trump, Harris vie for the White House
America is divided, and democracy is on the ballot. Will Democratic candidate Kamala Harris become the first female U.S. president? Or will Republican candidate Donald Trump reclaim his post as the next president of the United States? Global News will have live, real-time results of the 2024 U.S. election as soon as polls close across the 50 states. You’ll be able to follow the results live as counting begins. Join Global National's Dawna Friesen and our team of correspondents and experts for special live coverage starting at 8 pm ET streaming at Globalnews.ca , YouTube and elsewhere.
Nearly $1 billion has been spent on political ads over the last week
The most expensive race over the last week is the presidential race, where more than $272 million has been spent on ads. A billion dollars! Just in one week!!
Perplexity AI CEO Suggests Replacing Striking NYT Workers With AI
In response to a tweet about NYT Publisher AG Sulzberger arguing that a NYT Tech Guild strike on Election Day is "troubling...at such a consequential moment for our country," Srinivas wrote: "Sorry to see this. Perplexity is on standby to help ensure your essential coverage is available to all through the election. DM me anytime here."
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Science and tech
In a First, Scientists Found Structural, Brain-Wide Changes During Menstruation
The constant ebb and flow of hormones that guide the menstrual cycle don't just affect reproductive anatomy.
7 Signs You Have Malware and How to Get Rid of It
Is your PC acting strange? Look for these signs you have malware, but don't panic if it turns out that you do. Our tips can help you get rid of it.
The Calendar
- 1000 ET: West Block - PM Trudeau will meet with his cabinet.
- 1030 ET: HoC Foyer - BQ MP Louise Chabot speaks to reporters.
- 1045 ET: 135B West Block - NDP MP Gord Johns speaks about air passenger rights.
- 1100 ET: 420 Wellington - Foreign Affairs and International Development (FAAE) | Meeting 125 - Canada's Advancement of a Two-State Solution
- 1100 ET: 025-B West Block - Government Operations and Estimates (OGGO) | Meeting 151 - Purchase of the Official Residence of the Consul General in New York: Foreign Affairs Min Mélanie Joly to testify.
- 1100 ET: 430 Wellington - Health (HESA) | Meeting 137 - Opioid Epidemic and Toxic Drug Crisis in Canada
- 1100 ET: 330 Wellington - Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA) | Meeting 134 - Drafting report
- 1100 ET: 125-B West Block - Official Languages (LANG) | Meeting 119 - Committee Business
- 1100 ET: 225-A West Block - Procedure and House Affairs (PROC) | Meeting 131 - C-65
- 1100 ET: 415 Wellington - Public Safety and National Security (SECU) | Meeting 128 - Russian Interference and Disinformation Campaigns in Canada
- 1100 ET: Toronto - GPC MP Elizabeth May attends the celebration of life for Michael de Pencier.
- 1230 ET: HoC Foyer - NDP MP Rachel Blaney speaks about a private member's bill.
- 1530 ET: 420 Wellington - Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics (ETHI) | Meeting 138 - Certificate of Nomination of Caroline Maynard to the Position of Information Commissioner
- 1530 ET: 410 Wellington - Agriculture and Agri-Food (AGRI) | Meeting 117 - Intergenerational Transfer of Farms and New Entrants
- 1530 ET: 025-B West Block - Finance (FINA) | Meeting 163 - Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2025 Budget
- 1530 ET: 125-B West Block - National Defence (NDDN) | Meeting 124 - Drafting report / Canadian Armed Forces' Role in the 2021 Afghanistan Evacuation. Emergency Preparedness Min Harjit Sajjan to testify.
- 1530 ET: 430 Wellington - Science and Research (SRSR) | Meeting 107 - The Mission, Mandate, Role, Structure and Financing of the New Capstone Research Funding Organization Announced in Budget 2024
- 1530 ET: 225-A West Block - Transport, Infrastructure and Communities (TRAN) | Meeting 136 - Regulation of Recreational Boating on Canada’s Waterways
- 1530 ET: 330 Wellington - Subcommittee on International Human Rights of the Foreign Affairs and International Development (SDIR) | Meeting 60 - Implementation of Canada’s Universal Periodic Review
- 1530 ET: Ottawa - Veterans Affairs Min Ginette Petitpas Taylor and LPC MPs Marie-France Lalonde, Yasir Naqvi and Mona Fortier make a funding announcement
- 1900 ET: Ottawa - LPC MP Randeep Sarai attends the annual Candlelight Tribute.
