Canada
Liberals stand by Trudeau after Toronto-St. Paul’s by-election loss
Questions are swirling about the future of Canada’s federal Liberal party and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, after the party's surprising by-election loss in their longtime stronghold riding of Toronto-St. Paul's. The Liberals had held that federal electoral district since 1993, when former prime minister Jean Chrétien first came into power. Global’s Mackenzie Gray reports on the public sentiments of support for Trudeau and what polls are saying voters' thoughts on potential successors to him.
Liberals face four more byelections in races this year
These looming battlegrounds, most currently held by the Liberals, could either signal a turnaround for the party, or add to their growing sense of demise.
« Pierre Poilievre, c’est 40 ans en arrière », lance le ministre Jean-Yves Duclos
Dans la foulée du séisme provoqué par la défaite du Parti libéral du Canada (PLC) dans la circonscription ontarienne de Toronto-St. Paul’s lundi, le ministre fédéral Jean-Yves Duclos affirme que le fossé de vision qui sépare sa formation politique des troupes de Pierre Poilievre a rarement été aussi grand depuis des décennies. Il accuse la politique conservatrice au Canada de se faire « contaminer » par la « politique de la haine, de la hargne et de l’insulte » que l’on voit aux États-Unis.
Campbell River City Councillor vying for North Island-Powell River NDP nomination
Tanille Johnson hopes that, if successful, she's able to advocate for First Nations voices in the riding. At least one other person has announced their intention to seek the nomination. Tahsis Councillor Sarah Fowler is also pursuing the candidacy. This riding is a top target for the federal Conservatives and is one of as many as three on the island they stand a good chance of picking up from the NDP if a general election were held now.
The Provinces
Premiers' Performance: Kinew on top as honeymoon continues; Eby slides as B.C. election approaches -
Slight recovery keeps Legault above bottom as Quebec premier still struggles with approval .
Alberta to opt out of federal dental plan by 2026: Premier Smith
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has written a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, saying the province intends to opt out of the federal dental care plan by 2026.
Doug Ford’s PC Party is polling on possible early 2025 election for Ontario
Despite the four-year mandate Ford won during the 2022 provincial election, sources said the PC Party has been weighing the risks and benefits of heading to the polls in 2025.
Ontario MPP ‘not aware’ of Tommy Robinson’s history before speaking to far-right figure
Carlton MPP Goldie Ghamari faced criticism from other parties and a prominent Muslim group after sharing a screenshot of a conversation she had with a U.K. far-right leader.
Elsewhere
Biden, Trump to meet for 1st debate of 2024. Here’s what to expect
Thursday's CNN debate offers a rare opportunity for both sides to try to gain momentum in a race that will likely be decided by a small fraction of voters.
Bolivia coup attempt fails after military assault on presidential palace
Bolivian armed forces pulled back from the presidential palace in La Paz on Wednesday evening and a general was arrested after President Luis Arce slammed a "coup" attempt against the government and called for international support.
Zelensky signs law on use of English in Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law on June 26 establishing English as an official language of international communication in Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian parliament's website.
Political deepfakes are the most popular way to misuse AI
Artificial intelligence-generated “deepfakes” that impersonate politicians and celebrities are far more prevalent than efforts to use AI to assist cyber attacks, according to the first research by Google’s DeepMind division into the most common malicious uses of the cutting-edge technology.
Media
Corus pulls plug on AM formats in Vancouver, Edmonton
Corus Entertainment has pulled the plug on two of its AM radio formats in Vancouver and Edmonton, and laid off staff. 880 News (CHQT-AM) Edmonton, a sister station to 630 CHED, had been owned by Corus since 2000. It was re-launched as an all-news station in 2008. It has regularly finished near the bottom of the PPM ratings in the market.
Threads can now show replies from Mastodon and other fediverse apps
The Threads app will now be able to show replies and likes from Mastodon and other services in the fediverse.
Science and tech
I Curated the Perfect List of Free Adobe Software Alternatives
Despite being expensive and having difficult-to-cancel long-term subscription plans, Adobe has monopolized the creative design industry. [Author] curated the perfect list of free alternatives to all of Adobe’s major creative software apps, so you can pursue your creativity without paying a penny.”
E-mail to Research
Ran across this unique tool recently: Enter an e-mail address and the tool will return whatever it can find out about the individual or entity associated with that e-mail. -DA
The Calendar
- 0830 ET: Cacouna, QC - CEDQR Min Soraya Martinez Ferrada tours a beluga observation site.
- 0900 ET: Toronto - Environment Min Steven Guilbeault makes a funding announcement.
- 1000 ET: Mississauga, ON - Diversity and Inclusion Min Kamal Khera , Women and Gender Equality Min Marci Ien, and Small Business Min Rechie Valdez speak about the federal dental care plan.
- 1000 ET: Winnipeg - Health Min Mark Holland and Northern Affairs Min Dan Vandal speak about the federal dental care plan.
- 1030 ET: Kanata, ON - Families and Social Development Min Jenna Sudds speaks about the federal dental care plan.
- 1030 ET: Tobique, NB - LPC MP Jenica Atwin makes a funding announcement.
- 1115 ET: Rivière-du-Loup, QC - CEDQR Min Soraya Martinez Ferrada makes a funding announcement.
- 1230 ET: Quebec City - BQ Leader Yves-François Blanchet meets with the Consul General of France.
- 1245 ET: Toronto - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks about the federal dental care plan.
- 1300 ET: Canmore, AB - Employment Min Randy Boissonnault speaks to the Ironworkers Canadian Conference.
- 1330 ET: Winnipeg - LPC MP Terry Duguid makes a funding announcement.
- 1400 ET: Vancouver - Citizen Services Min Terry Beech and Emergency Preparedness Min Harjit Sajjan speak about the federal dental care plan.
- 1415 ET: Quebec City - BQ Leader Yves-François Blanchet and BQ MP Caroline Desbiens visit a shipyard.
- 1530 ET: Quebec City - BQ Leader Yves-François Blanchet meets with a Quebecor representative.
- 1530 ET: Sturgeon Falls, ON - LPC MP Marc Serré makes a funding announcement.
- 1600 ET: Gatineau, QC - LPC MP Steven MacKinnon makes an infrastructure funding announcement.
- 1800 ET: Tofino, BC - Crown-Indigenous Affairs Min Gary Anandasangaree signs a Memorandum of Understanding with a First Nation.
- 1900 ET: Toronto - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks at the Spadina--Fort York NDP EDA nomination meeting.
