Canada
Under Trudeau, the civil service has grown twice as fast as Canada’s population
More than 110,000 people have been added to the federal payroll since 2015 when Justin Trudeau became prime minister - a 43 per cent increase. The growth in the civil service under the Trudeau government is across all departments and all regions of the country, though some departments like the Canada Revenue Agency and some provinces in Atlantic Canada have seen significantly more growth than others.
Amid rise in political violence, RCMP struggles with recruitment -
Days after the attempt on Trump’s life at a rally in Pennsylvania, concerns over politicians' safety in Canada are being raised as well. Global News has learned that the RCMP has struggled to bolster the ranks of officers tasked with protecting politicians – despite an increasing number of threats against them. A senior law enforcement official told Global News that in order to meet the demand, Canada’s national police force has had to get creative in its efforts to recruit to this increasingly difficult post. Mercedes Stephenson has more on the struggle and the solutions the force is coming up with.
Freeland says she has ‘confidence’ to do her job after reports of tension
'I do have the confidence that I need to do my job,' Chrystia Freeland said at a press conference on Tuesday.
Longest Ballot Committee sets sights on Montreal suburbs
“We see the voting system is rigged for the winner, and the winners write the rules,” said Sébastien CoRhino Corriveau, leader of the Rhinoceros party and a regular participant in the election protests and lead organizer for the ballot stunt in the upcoming byelection in Quebec.
The Provinces
Health care tops agenda at premiers’ meeting in Halifax
Health care was front and centre on day two of the premiers’ annual meeting in Halifax. There is intense frustration over the state of the health-care system. And as Heidi Petracek explains, people are demanding their leaders find solutions.
Wine war: BC and Alberta toast new deal to allow sales to flow
The premiers of British Columbia and Alberta are raising a glass to a new deal that brings their provinces' rift over wine sales to an end. The agreement ends the temporary ban on direct sales to customers in Alberta. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says one of the key issues was addressing a disparity in taxation and making sure products flowing in either direction are “treated fairly and equally.” And, as Richard Zussman reports, B.C. Premier David Eby says after devastating weather in the Okanagan, the agreement couldn't have come at a better time.
Half of Ontarians support union’s goals in ongoing LCBO strike: poll
Fewer than one-third of Ontarians say they want the provincial government to intervene to end the 12-day strike at Ontario’s main liquor retailer, while about half are supportive of the striking union’s demands.
Opposition pushing to remove former Ontario PC MPP from committee chair role
Ottawa-area MPP Goldie Ghamari was removed from the PC caucus at the end of June after she met with far-right English Defence League leader Tommy Robinson.
Ottawa says deal reached with Saskatchewan on carbon levy money owed
National Revenue Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau said Tuesday the deal secures 50 per cent of what Saskatchewan owes until the dispute is resolved.
Elsewhere
Biden Circle Shrinks as Democrats Fear Election Wipeout
President Biden, increasingly isolated during the biggest political crisis of his presidency, is in a historic standoff with his party.
Media
Political ads on social media rife with misinformation and scams, new research finds
A deep dive into political ads on Facebook by researchers at Syracuse University has revealed a sprawling web of advertisements that contain misleading information or scams
Some smaller news outlets in swing states can't afford election coverage. AP is helping them
The Associated Press says it will provide free campaign and election night coverage to dozens of small and independent newsrooms located in swing states, through a program funded by a Knight Foundation grant
Science and tech
Climate crisis is making days longer, study finds
Melting of ice is slowing planet’s rotation and could disrupt internet traffic, financial transactions and GPS.
How to tell if your online accounts have been hacked
This is a guide on how to check whether someone compromised your online accounts.
The Calendar
- 0900 ET: National Press Theatre - Health Min Mark Holland speaks about rules for dogs crossing from Canada to the U.S.
- 1025 ET: Toronto - PM Trudeau and Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland tour a transit facility.
- 1030 ET: Thunder Bay, ON - Indigenous Services Min Patty Hajdu speaks about energy affordability.
- 1200 ET: Saint John, NB - LPC MP Wayne Long makes a funding announcement.
- 1230 ET: London, ON - Diversity and Inclusion Min Kamal Khera speaks about energy affordability.
- 1345 ET: Vancouver - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks at the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators & Allied Workers Convention
- 1345 ET: Ladysmith, BC - GPC MP Elizabeth May speaks to the PROBUS Club.
