Canada
Trudeau to tell allies to stay resolute as Ukraine to at centre of NATO summit
The 32 NATO countries are set to mark the alliance's 75th anniversary in the same city where the initial treaty was signed. Trudeau will be attending a dinner with NATO leaders at the White House hosted by President Joe Biden as the age and mental acuity of the United States leader is expected to cast a shadow over the historic meeting.
Snap election unlikely in Canada as European campaigns send incumbents packing
With international examples of snap elections sending incumbents packing, the federal Conservatives maintaining a healthy lead in national polling, and speculation over whether Trudeau ought to resign, it seems less likely the Liberals will want to roll those particular dice again.
Joly to meet with new British counterpart after political seachange in the U.K.
Joly is in London for her meeting with David Lammy, who was recently appointed Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs.
The Provinces
‘The hardest decision’: Furey ponders next N.L. health minister as Osborne retires
Premier says next Waterford Valley MHA will be elected in a byelection, dismisses rumours of general election.
Poll suggests Manitobans worried about costs, less confident in institutions
The top source of concern among the poll's 800 respondents was the rising cost of items such as housing, food and gasoline, with 81 per cent saying they were worried — up from 78 per cent and 71 per cent in two prior polls last year. Wait times for health care was the second biggest worry at 71 per cent, which hadn't changed much, and crime and public safety was third at 66 per cent, up 11 points from a year earlier.
Under the Hoodie
Graham Fraser reviews Les têtes brûlées: Carnets d’espoir punk by Catherine Dorion: "Part memoir, this book is also a humanist appeal for better working conditions, in politics and in everyday life. The irony is that Dorion’s criticisms of Québec solidaire leaders have driven much coverage of her book, just as her clothing drove much of the coverage of her four years in office. Nonetheless, her story represents a warning for idealists considering entering politics. Unfortunately, her account of the pressures on elected members may well discourage them from running."
Elsewhere
Explosions rock Kyiv, other cities in Russian Monday morning massive attack
Over 20 people have been reported as killed, and over 80 were wounded, according to officials. Roughly 40 missiles of various types were launched against Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. As So predictable: As NATO Leaders gather where the chief agenda is finding 'a bridge' for Ukraine's NATO membership, Russia attacks. The AP reports a children's hospital in Kyiv was hit by missiles.
France election: surprise win for leftwing alliance keeps Le Pen’s far right from power
Marine Le Pen’s National Rally falls into third place despite strong showing in first round of voting.
France's Macron asks Attal to stay on as prime minister for now
Attal had already flagged on Sunday he would offer his resignation, which follows French political tradition, but added he was prepared to stay in office longer as a caretaker but it was up to the president to decide.
Science and tech
GSA to host Artificial Intelligence Hackathon July 31
The question this hackathon hopes to help answer is: How should federal websites evolve to meet this future? The event aims to advance GSA’s efforts, consistent with the Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence, to support the responsible and effective government use of AI to deliver better results for the American people – while at the same time mitigating its risks.
NASCAR Enters the Electric Era With New EV Prototype
Just don't expect it to hit the track anytime soon.
The Calendar
- 0830 ET: Ottawa - PM Trudeau departs for Washington DC.
- 1000 ET: Washington - PM Trudeau arrives at Andrews Air Force Base.
- 1045 ET: Calgary - Agriculture Min Lawrence MacAulay makes a funding announcement.
- 1230 ET: Dartmouth, NS - Health Min Mark Holland speaks about the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
- 1230 ET: Winnipeg - Small Business Min Rechie Valdez and LPC MP Kevin Lamoureux speak about the Canadian Dental Care Plan
- 1330 ET: Kitimat Village, BC - Innovation Min François-Philippe Champagne makes a funding announcement.
- 1400 ET: Coquitlam, BC - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and NDP MP Bonita Zarrillo speak about food prices.
- 1510 ET: Washington, DC - Defence Min Bill Blair speaks at the FP Security Forum.
- 1600 ET: Washington - PM Trudeau meets with Chief Executive Officer of Business Roundtable, Joshua Bolton.
- 1625 ET: Washington, DC - Defence Min Bill Blair speaks at the NATO Public Forum.
- 1650 ET: Washington - PM Trudeau meets with Maryland Governor Wes Moore
- 1700 ET: Washington - PM Trudeau attends a reception hosted by Ambassador Kirsten Hillman.
- 2100 ET: Burnaby, BC - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh campaigns in the riding of Vancouver Fraserview-South Burnaby.
Issued this day ...
… in 1996: Scott #1612 a se-tenant horizontal strip of 5: Canadian Olympic Gold Medalists.
From left, 1928 400m relay champ Fanny Rosenfeld; 1956 smallbore rifle winner Gerald Ouellette; 1928 100m speedster Percy Williams; 1904 weight throw strongman Étienne Desmarteau; and 1928 high jump winner Ethel Catherwood.