Canada
Foreign interference: Growing confusion, contention over alleged meddling in Canada's Parliament
Confusion is building over Green Party Leader Elizabeth May and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh sharing different takes on the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP) report's uncensored findings on foreign interference. It accuses some MPs of “wittingly” helping efforts of foreign states to meddle in Canadian politics. Mackenzie Gray explains how May is clarifying her previous comments, how Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is disputing the allegations and whether the public will get clear answers.
'Stupid' or 'unethical': Green leader suggests MPs should have asked more questions
"Dumb, unethical, foolish, you can use in a number of terms for allowing someone to show up and help you win your nomination," May said at a press conference on Parliament Hill.
Trudeau says Canadians should be 'wary' of leaders who say foreign interference hasn't touched their teams
In an apparent jab at NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadians should be wary of political leaders who say their parties haven't been compromised by foreign interference.
Halifax MP Fillmore to leave federal politics ahead of expected mayoral run
Fillmore, a former city planner, is expected to run for mayor of Halifax in this October’s municipal election.
Blair defends navy's Cuba visit, says critics may be 'confused' about its purpose
The trip, which is getting attention this week because the Canadian navy ship was there at the same time as a Russian flotilla, was made after a request by the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Joint Operations Command.
The Provinces
‘Impossibly unaffordable’: Housing report ranks Vancouver 3rd most expensive in the world
Hong Kong was crowned the most unaffordable market in the world, followed by Sydney, Australia then Vancouver.
Alberta's last coal plant has powered down and is not expected to burn another lump
It appears Alberta's coal power era has come to an end. If confirmed, it's a notable milestone, as the province used to rely on coal for the majority of the electricity on its grid.
Alberta to ban cellphones in K-12 classrooms starting in fall
Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides said Monday that cellphones help with learning but can also be a distraction and lead to cyberbullying.
Elsewhere
Record Number of NATO Allies Hit Military Spending Targets
President Biden and the NATO secretary general sought to present a robust and united front against Russia as the alliance prepares for its annual meeting next month.
Stoltenberg: West Should 'Impose A Cost' On China For Russia Support
"Beijing cannot have it both ways. At some point -- and unless China changes course -- allies need to impose a cost. There should be consequences," Stoltenberg said at the Wilson Center in Washington.
Ukraine's international bond rework derailed with little time left
Formal talks with bondholders have been underway for nearly two weeks, as Ukraine seeks to rework its debt in order to retain access to international markets while meeting International Monetary Fund (IMF) demands to restructure.
Washington, Seoul sound alarm over Putin’s visit to Pyongyang
US, South Korea say they oppose deepening Moscow-Pyongyang military cooperation
Media
Corus CEO Doug Murphy to retire, Troy Reeb and John Gossling named co-CEOs
The parent company of Global Television says executives Troy Reeb and John Gossling have been appointed as co-chief executives, effective immediately.
Russia Adds 2 Journalists To Wanted List On Unspecified Charges
Russia's Interior Ministry on June 17 added two journalists from the independent iStories investigative website -- Yekaterina Fomina and chief editor Roman Anin -- to its wanted list on unspecified charges.
Australian journalist says Chinese diplomats tried to ‘block’ her at event
The reporter was previously jailed in China for more than three years in a case that press freedom groups condemned as politically motivated.
I was doing my job as a journalist in India. Modi's government didn’t like it
My time in India came to an abrupt end after I held Prime Minister Narendra Modi to account. This is my full story for the first time.
Science and tech
Here’s how much heat your body can take
But this heat loss, and therefore the whole balancing act, can get derailed when we’re exposed to extreme heat. If your body isn’t able to cool itself down fast enough, a whole cascade of problems can start, from stressing out your heart to throwing your kidneys and liver into chaos.
The Calendar
- 0930 ET: 135B West Block - NGOs speak about pharmacare
- 1000 ET: West Block: PM Trudeau meets with his cabinet.
- 1100 ET: 315 Wellington - Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics (ETHI) | Meeting 124 - Committee Business
- 1100 ET: 025-B West Block - Finance (FINA) | Meeting 150 - Changes to Capital Gains and Corresponding Measures Announced in Budget 2024
- 1100 ET: 035-B West Block - Science and Research (SRSR) | Meeting 94 - Innovation, Science, and Research in Recycling Plastics
- 1100 ET: 125-B West Block - Transport, Infrastructure and Communities (TRAN) | Meeting 123 - Drafting report
- 1100 ET: 410 Wellington - the Status of Women (FEWO) | Meeting 117 - Drafting report
- 1300 ET: 135B West Block - LPC MP James Maloney speaks to reporters.
- 1300 ET: National Press Theatre - Deputy PM and Fin Min Chrystia Freeland , Families and Social Development Min Jenna Sudds, Health Min Mark Holland, and Treasury Board President Anita Anand speak to reporters.
- 1500 ET: Ottawa: PM Trudeau meets with the Chairwoman of the Advisory Board of the Anti-Corruption Foundation, Yulia Navalnaya.
- 1530 ET: 425 Wellington - Environment and Sustainable Development (ENVI) | Meeting 115 - FY25 Main Estimates.
- 1530 ET: 225-A West Block - Fisheries and Oceans (FOPO) | Meeting 115 - Committee Business
- 1530 ET: 415 Wellington - Public Accounts (PACP) | Meeting 132 - Report 1, ArriveCAN, of the 2024 Reports of the Auditor General of Canada
- 1530 ET: 315 Wellington - Subcommittee on International Human Rights of the Foreign Affairs and International Development (SDIR) | Meeting 54 - Current Situation in Sudan
- 1615 ET: Ottawa - PM Trudeau and Innovation, Science and Industry Min François-Philippe Champagne attend the Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence.
- 1730 ET: 025-B West Block - Canadian Heritage (CHPC) | Meeting 126 - Bill C-354
