Canada
Trudeau congratulates Trump on ‘decisive’ U.S. election win
'I know President Trump and I will work together to create more opportunity, prosperity, and security for both of our nations,' Justin Trudeau said.
As Trump promises deportations, Ottawa says there’s a ‘plan’ for the border
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has promised to deport millions of undocumented immigrants which could prompt those worried to flee to Canada through its border.
The Provinces
PC leader Tim Houston talks NS election
PC leader Tim Houston sits down with Global Halifax host Paul Brothers to talk about some of the big issues on the campaign trail thus far including healthcare, removing HHB bridge tolls, and the relationship between the PC party of NS and the Conservative party of Canada.
N.S. election: NDP promises primary care, Liberals vow to protect renters
Nova Scotia’s NDP and Liberal parties made announcements Wednesday as the provincial election campaign continues.
Trump win could see migrant influx, ‘negative’ impact on Quebec economy: Legault
Quebec will closely monitor the potential impacts a new Donald Trump presidency will have on immigration and tariffs on exports, the province's premier said Wednesday.
Doug Ford says ‘time to bet big’ on Ontario-U.S. relationship after Trump win
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has congratulated U.S. president-elect Donald Trump on winning a second term in office following Tuesday night's election south of the border.
Ontario cities consider bylaws to prohibit protests near schools, places of worship
As Brampton deals with the fallout of two days of violent protests outside a Hindu temple, Ontario cities consider bylaws to prohibit protests near schools, places of worship.
Premier David Eby has work cut out for him in selecting cabinet
Regional issues, gender balance, diversity and qualifications are all at play this week as Eby makes calls to all 46 of his incoming MLAs
Alberta overhauls FOIP legislation, but wait times may get longer
The Alberta government is proposing an overhaul of the province’s access to information rules that it says will modernize dated policies — but it’s also likely to lengthen the timeline to receive documents and lengthen the appeals process.
Elsewhere
Germany may hold snap election next year as Scholz’s coalition collapses
Chancellor Olaf Scholz will have to rely on cobbled-together majorities to pass legislation and he plans to hold a parliamentary confidence vote in his government on Jan. 15.
Black men felt unheard by Harris, so a fifth voted for Trump
Andrea Williams: Democrats ignored the warning signs. Democrats’ notions of how certain Americans, such as Black men, should think and vote are secondary to reality.
As it loses ground to Russia, Ukraine greets Trump win with public praise and private worry
Ukrainian officials are almost certainly expressing deep concern about what a Trump presidency could mean for the country's fight against Russian forces, who are quickly seizing hundreds of square kilometres in Ukraine's southeast, as they advance at their fastest rate in more than a year.
The day after
Ian Bremmer: "... what was historically an electoral advantage in democracies has become a liability in the current cycle: incumbency. Over the past year, most incumbents around the globe have either been forced out of office or seriously underperformed at the ballot box (e.g., in the United Kingdom, Japan, France, Germany, Austria, India, South Africa, etc.). Those who haven’t faced voters yet are deeply unpopular and expected to lose power soon (e.g., Canada, Germany, Norway, etc.)."
Mexico is bracing for a new Trump presidency after years of threats
Fears in Mexico over Trump's victory. He has threatened punishing tariffs, military attacks on drug cartels, a closed border and mass deportations from the U.S.
What Trump's win means for Ukraine, Middle East and China
Donald Trump’s return to the White House is set to reshape US foreign policy, promising potentially radical shifts on multiple fronts as war and uncertainty grip parts of the world.
Trump’s Victory Is a Major Win for Elon Musk and Big-Money Politics
The candidate largely let the billionaire run his $175 million ground game — a gamble that future candidates could look to emulate. 🎁 link.
Media
Canadian Government to Ban TikTok (the Company not the App)
Why banning the company rather than the app may actually make matters worse by weakening the ability to hold TikTok accountable for the privacy and security of Canadians
This is the first of some tweets about some movement of reporters within some Parliamentary Press Gallery bureaux namedly: The Canadian Press, The Logic, the National Post, Politico Canada, and The Toronto Star. - DA
The Calendar
- Toronto - PM Trudeau meets with African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat.
- 0815 ET: 415 Wellington - Indigenous and Northern Affairs (INAN) | Meeting 130 - C-61
- 0815 ET: 330 Wellington - Industry and Technology (INDU) | Meeting 145 - Credit Card Practices and Regulations in Canada
- 0815 ET: 420 Wellington - National Defence (NDDN) | Meeting 125 - Defence Policy Update
- 0830 ET: 125-B West Block - Agriculture and Agri-Food (AGRI) | Meeting 118 - Issues and Opportunities Related to the Railways
- 0900 ET: Toronto - Foreign Affairs Min Melanie Joly , International Trade Min Mary Ng, and International Development Min Ahmed Hussen sign a memorandum of understanding with the African Union Commission.
- 1015 ET: 135B West Block - NDP MP Niki Ashton and Alexandre Boulerice speak about housing policy.
- 1100 ET: 125-B West Block - Government Operations and Estimates (OGGO) | Meeting 152 - Purchase of the Official Residence of the Consul General in New York
- 1100 ET: National Press Theatre - The Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Developments speaks to his latest reports.
- 1100 ET: Guelph, ON - LPC MP Lloyd Longfield makes a funding announcement
- 1100 ET: 430 Wellington - Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM) | Meeting 114 - Recent Reforms to the International Student Program
- 1100 ET: 125-B West Block - Government Operations and Estimates (OGGO) | Meeting 152 - Purchase of the Official Residence of the Consul General in New York
- 1100 ET: 420 Wellington - Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA) | Meeting 135 - Workers in the Seasonal Industry and the Employment Insurance Program
- 1100 ET: 035-B West Block - Justice and Human Rights (JUST) | Meeting 121 - C-270
- 1100 ET: 330 Wellington - Official Languages (LANG) | Meeting 120 - Committee Business
- 1100 ET: 025-B West Block - Procedure and House Affairs (PROC) | Meeting 132 - Mandate and Priorities of the Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs. Min Dominic LeBlanc to testify.
- 1100 ET: 410 Wellington - Veterans Affairs (ACVA) | Meeting 114 - Experience of Indigenous Veterans and Black Veterans
- 1100 ET: Toronto - Deputy PM and Fin Min Chrystia Freeland meets with steel industry representatives.
- 1130 ET: B45 Senate Building - Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology will meet. C-252. LPC MP Patricia Lattanzio to testify.
- 1330 ET: Toronto - Foreign Affairs Min Melanie Joly , International Trade Min Mary Ng, and International Development Min Ahmed Hussen speak to reporters
- 1400 ET: Toronto - Deputy PM and Fin Min Chrystia Freeland meets with automotive industry representatives.
- 1530 ET: 125-B West Block - Transport, Infrastructure and Communities (TRAN) | Meeting 137 - Regulation of Recreational Boating on Canada’s Waterways
- 1530 ET: 330 Wellington - Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics (ETHI) | Meeting 139 - Privacy Breaches at the Canada Revenue Agency
- 1530 ET: 025-B West Block - Finance (FINA) | Meeting 164 - Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2025 Budget
- 1530 ET: 420 Wellington - Foreign Affairs and International Development (FAAE) | Meeting 126 - Canada's Advancement of a Two-State Solution
- 1530 ET: 225-A West Block - Health (HESA) | Meeting 138 - C-368
- 1530 ET: 415 Wellington - Public Safety and National Security (SECU) | Meeting 129 - Russian Interference and Disinformation Campaigns in Canada
- 1530 ET: 430 Wellington - Science and Research (SRSR) | Meeting 108 - The Mission, Mandate, Role, Structure and Financing of the New Capstone Research Funding Organization Announced in Budget 2024
- 1530 ET: 125-B West Block - Transport, Infrastructure and Communities (TRAN) | Meeting 137 - Regulation of Recreational Boating on Canada’s Waterways
- 1600 ET: Ottawa - Innovation Min François-Philippe Champagne makes a funding announcement
- 1800 ET: Toronto - PM Trudeau Foreign Affairs Min Melanie Joly, International Trade Min Mary Ng, and International Development Min Ahmed Hussen deliver remarks at a reception for the Canadan-African Union Commission High-Level Dialogue.
Yesterday
- PM Trudeau spoke with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump
