Canada
Liberals say foreign meddling inquiry should look into MP allegations
LeBlanc previously said the government wouldn't release the names of accused MPs, saying intelligence reports can contain unverified information and it's up to the RCMP to lay charges where appropriate. The Conservatives and NDP have both penned letters to LeBlanc saying the inquiry led by Quebec judge Marie-Josée Hogue must be asked to report on the allegations.
Ottawa to give Quebec $750M for surge in temporary immigrants
The federal government is offering Quebec $750 million to help pay for a surge in temporary immigrants to the province, federal officials say.
The Provinces
B.C.'s Eby frustrated at Quebec immigration money 'at the expense' of Western Canada
Eby said there are 10,000 people coming to British Columbia every 37 days, refugees have to stay in homeless shelters and international students don't have support.
Alberta appeals to Ottawa for more support on immigration
“If they want us to be able to settle newcomers, then they need to support us with the finances to do that,” she said. “If they want us to be able to make sure that newcomers are being matched to the jobs that are available in our economies, then they’ve got to give us more latitude to do that.”
Alberta NDP MLA Shannon Phillips to resign seat in legislature
Shannon Phillips, a member of the Alberta's Opposition NDP and a former environment minister, is quitting public life, citing toxic politics and police surveillance.
Cost of Doug Ford’s cabinet, parliamentary assistants exceeds $10M
The cost of Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s most recent cabinet has increased by 72 per cent compared to the first inner circle he unveiled in 2018.
More than 1 in 3 British Columbians considering leaving due to high housing costs: poll
A new poll from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute shows that residents across B.C. find that the BC NDP is not focusing enough on addressing housing needs.
Nova Scotia's next provincial election is scheduled for 2025, but parties are lining up candidates now
Nova Scotia’s fixed election date calls for voters to go to the polls in July 2025, but the three major political parties are already lining up candidates.
Mississauga elects Carolyn Parrish in race to replace Bonnie Crombie as mayor
At 8 p.m. on Monday, a day of voting in Mississauga ended as residents cast their ballots for the city's next mayor and to select a new councillor in Ward 5.
Controversy erupts over Conservative Party of B.C. nomination
Kari Simpson, the vice-president of the riding association and chair of its nomination committee, filed a petition in B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster on June 7, asking a judge to cancel the meeting.
Elsewhere
Marjorie Taylor Greene compares Trump to Jesus, provoking backlash
This isn't the first time Marjorie Taylor Greene has compared the former president to the Messiah.
When Foreign Countries Push the Button
In contrast to many policymakers’ expectations, public approval of nuclear use is not significantly lower for allies or strategic partners than for one's own government. As expected, however, approval is lower for out-groups, such as non-allied and non-partner countries. Absolute support for nuclear attacks is also high, even when it is foreign countries pushing the button. On balance, these findings are inconsistent with the existence of a nuclear taboo or strong non-use norm.
Media
A Reporter’s Work Helped Topple Presidents. Now He Is Being Investigated.
Press freedom groups say the investigation of Gustavo Gorriti, a noted Peruvian journalist, is politically motivated and part of a growing campaign against the news media.
Science and tech
A Digital Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing: How Artificial Intelligence is Set to Worsen the Access to Justice Crisis
While certain public sector organizations and nonprofits offer simple AI tools to increase access to legal information, these tools are nowhere near as sophisticated as those seen in the professional world.[8] This is causing the digital divide to widen at an unprecedented rate, which has concerning implications for people who self-represent, and access to justice as a whole.
Apple’s AI moment arrives
The company took time to develop principles around what AI should do on its devices. It landed on a suite of AI features for the operating system, designed to make its devices more valuable by leveraging the massive amount of personalized data on your devices.
The Calendar
- 0900 ET: National Press Theatre - Deputy PM and Fin Min Chrystia Freeland , Public Services Min Jean-Yves Duclos and Housing and Infrastructure Min Sean Fraser speak to reporters.
- 1000 ET: West Block - PM Trudeau meets with his cabinet.
- 1015 ET: HoC Foyer - BQ MP Yves Perron speaks to reporters.
- 1100 ET: 330 Wellington - Agriculture and Agri-Food (AGRI) | Meeting 108 - Drafting report
- 1100 ET: 025-B West Block - Finance (FINA) | Meeting 148 - Policy Decisions and Market Forces that have led to Increases in the Cost of Buying or Renting a Home in Canada
- 1100 ET: 225-A West Block - Procedure and House Affairs (PROC) | Meeting 120 - Question of Privilege Related to Cyber Attacks Targeting Members of Parliament
- 1100 ET: 035-B West Block - Science and Research (SRSR) | Meeting 92 - Science and Research in Canada's Arctic in Relation to Climate Change
- 1100 ET: 125-B West Block - Transport, Infrastructure and Communities (TRAN) | Meeting 121 - Competition Act and Air Travel in Northern, Rural, and Remote Communities of Canada
- 1100 ET: 425 Wellington - Status of Women (FEWO) | Meeting 115 - Response to the Call for Public Comment on the Breast Cancer (Update) - Draft Recommendations (2024) from the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Care
- 1530 ET: 430 Wellington - Environment and Sustainable Development (ENVI) | Meeting 113 - Freshwater
- 1530 ET: 415 Wellington - International Trade (CIIT) | Meeting 111 - 2026 CUSMA Review
- 1530 ET: 025-B West Block - Public Accounts (PACP) | Meeting 130 - Report 6, Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act—2030 Emissions Reduction Plan, of the 2023 Reports 6 to 10 of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development
- 1530 ET: 315 Wellington - Fisheries and Oceans (FOPO) | Meeting 114 - Drafting report
- 1530 ET: 330 Wellington - Subcommittee on International Human Rights of the Foreign Affairs and International Development (SDIR) | Meeting 53 - Current situation in Ethiopia
- 1600 ET: 425 Wellington - Canadian Heritage (CHPC) | Meeting 124 - Harms Caused to Children, Women, and Men by the Ease of Access to, and Online Viewing of, Illegal Sexually Explicit Material
- 1600 ET: Vaughan, ON - Innovation Min François-Philippe Champagne speaks at the 2024 Canadian Automotive Summit
- 1830 ET: B30 Senate Building - The Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resource meets: Bill C-49. Natural Resources Min Jonathan Wilkinson to testify.
