Canada
Are the Liberal leadership rules enough to mitigate foreign interference?
The Liberal Party has set new rules on who can vote in the leadership race. But some experts say it might not be enough to mitigate fears of foreign interference.
Mark Carney expected to launch Liberal leadership campaign next week
A source close to Carney’s thinking said he is expected to launch his campaign towards the end of the week. The source said he has received the support of more than 30 MPs from different parts of the country, some of whom looked his way following Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc’s decision not to enter the race.
Melanie Joly says she’s not running to become next Liberal leader
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says she won't be running to become the next Liberal party leader who will succeed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Trudeau made last-ditch effort to buy time for his government: sources
After announcing his departure, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tried to reach an agreement with opposition leaders so that his government would survive a few more weeks in Parliament, Radio-Canada has learned. Least surprising news on this but great on Louis for tracking it down.
Yvonne Jones will not be seeking re-election as Labrador MP
Jones has served as mayor, an MHA and an MP during her more than 30 years of public service to the people of Labrador. And with this announcement, just 2 incumbents in NL will run for re-election this year. That's a new low for NL. Previous low-incumbent mark: 1997 when Just 3 incumbents offered that year. The lone incumbents re-offering in NL will be LPC MP Joanne Thompson in St. John's East and CPC MP Clifford Small in Coast of Bays--Central--Notre Dame.
A Minister from Manitoba
Martin Laflamme reviews Lloyd Axworthy: My Life in Politics by Lloyd Axworthy.
The Provinces
Provinces to begin funding nurse practitioners for primary care by 2026
Mark Holland says provincial and territorial health plans will cover primary care provided by nurse practitioners, pharmacists and midwives.
Course à la direction du PLQ | Frédéric Beauchemin se rallie à Pablo Rodriguez
Son ralliement à Pablo Rodriguez a de quoi surprendre dans la mesure où, encore en novembre, il avait décoché des flèches vers l’ex-ministre de Justin Trudeau au sujet de la discipline budgétaire. Les libéraux fédéraux comme M. Rodriguez « ont dépensé comme des marins saouls », accusait-il. Il ajoutait que la « crédibilité du gouvernement fédéral pour gérer les finances publiques n’est pas très bonne ».
Trump's 'disgusting' annexation talk 'makes my blood boil': Holt
U.S. leader 'doesn't speak in facts,' 'doesn't do his research,' and 'often doesn't know what he's talking about,' premier says
MPP Sarah Jama says she's 'hopeful' to return to Ontario NDP after submitting vetting package
'I am not giving up yet. I want to see this process through,' said Independent Hamilton Centre MPP
Elsewhere
New York’s Chinese Dissidents Thought He Was an Ally. He Was a Spy.
Shujun Wang seemed to be a Chinese democracy activist, but an F.B.I. investigation showed just how far China will go to repress citizens abroad. A Saturday long read (🎁 link)
How NATO can strengthen its ties with the Indo–Pacific
Stephen Nagy: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has revealed the interconnected nature of modern conflicts, highlighting the need for stronger defence cooperation between NATO and the Indo–Pacific Four (Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand). Faced with limited resources and the potential for simultaneous crises, these allies must enhance their preparedness through inclusive partnerships, coordinated munitions production and burden-sharing frameworks. By strengthening ties and aligning strategies, NATO and the Indo–Pacific Four can address emerging threats and ensure global stability.
Why Greenland Is Of Growing Strategic Significance
Donald Trump seems more insistent than ever on controlling Greenland, but regardless of his controversial intentions, the island is of real strategic importance.
Economists Are in the Wilderness. Can They Find a Way Back to Influence?
When economists gathered in San Francisco this month for the annual meeting of the American Economic Association, there was a sense that their famous confidence — critics would say arrogance — had been, if not shattered, certainly dealt a body blow. What was the point of their careful data-gathering, their complex models, their intricate theories if no one was going to listen to their advice anyway? (🎁 link)
Media
Estevan Mercury newspaper shuts down after 122 years
The final edition of the weekly newspaper ran on Jan. 1, signalling the end of the city's oldest business.
Help Wanted: Senior Director of Journalistic Standards and Public Trust
Reporting to the General Manager and Editor in Chief, the Senior Director of Journalistic Standards and Public Trust is responsible for ensuring the journalism produced by CBC News adheres to the highest standards and principles outlined in CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.
Archiving, erasing and parking old tweets
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Science and tech
Building materials could store more than 16 billion tonnes of CO2 annually
Transitioning to carbon storage can be accomplished with relatively minor changes to the composition, such as using carbon-rich aggregates in concrete or biomass fiber–based brick. Implementing all of the modifications suggested by the authors could sequester roughly half of yearly carbon dioxide emissions and may be an important tool for getting to net zero emissions.
