Canada
New ‘Randy’ texts lead to 3rd ethics probe into Boissonnault’s business dealings
Canada’s ethics commissioner has reopened a case file on cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault after more texts mentioning ‘Randy’ surfaced.
Canada, Australia agree to bolster defence ties: ‘Preparing to avoid war’
Defence Minster Bill Blair and his Australian counterpart Richard Marles announced an agreement to bolster their countries' relationships and collective response to threats.
Who really posted those tweets praising a Poilievre rally?
The instigator could have been an amateur who was trying to drum up political support, she suggested, or someone who was just testing the limits of what’s possible with bots for some future purpose and didn’t care if their efforts were seen.
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre would be OK with permanent resident status for foreign workers, with conditions
Poilievre said he will consider permanent status for migrant workers under some specific conditions. “I am open to it for people who have come legally, who have worked the entire time that they have been here (and) who have, or are learning one of the two official languages,” he said.
Poilievre visits Niagara to pitch his ‘common-sense’ plan
The Conservative party leader toured sites across Niagara, stressing he would “axe the (carbon) tax, build the homes, fix the budget and stop the crime” if elected prime minister.
Pierre Poilievre visits St. Catharines steel company during Niagara trip
Pierre Poilievre visited Steelcon on Grantham Avenue to speak to workers at the site, with the goal of getting the temperature.
[Press release] Pierre Poilievre’s MPs focus on conspiracy theories
Conservatives are using their power in Parliament to pursue these three priorities, according to written questions MPs submit to the government ...
[Press release] Green Party of Canada Appoints Chris Markevich to Shadow Cabinet
The Green Party of Canada is proud to announce the appointment of Chris Markevich to the Green Shadow Cabinet as the Critic for Mental Health and Addictions. Markevich, the nominated Green candidate for the riding of Courtenay-Alberni, brings invaluable lived experience and a passionate commitment to addressing the critical issues surrounding mental health and addiction in Canada.
The Provinces
Recent poll puts NDP narrowly in front of Sask. Party ahead of vote
The razor-thin margin places the Opposition at 48 per cent as the preferred party among those who have made up their mind, notes the poll. That’s one point ahead of the government, which sits at 47 per cent.
It's no longer an easy election win for the B.C. NDP, says pollsters
Vaughn Palmer: A lot will depend on the last month of the campaign as voters learn more about Conservative Leader John Rustad.
Elsewhere
Feds concerned about potential ‘retaliatory’ attacks at DNC following Trump assassination attempt
The threat assessment — prepared jointly by the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and other agencies, including local police in Illinois — outlines various potential security concerns surrounding the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Experts: As Myanmar's junta loses control, China's influence grows
Recent power shifts in Myanmar-China border region, a key link in China's Belt and Road Initiative, underscore junta's vulnerability
Media
Tory MP removes video saying case could be made to keep CBC radio
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s vow to slash its funding is one of his most popular promises among supporters and is often used by the party to fundraise. At rallies, his cry to “defund the CBC” earns some of the loudest cheers.
Court approves Postmedia bid for insolvent Atlantic newspaper chain
SaltWire and The Herald publish newspapers and online content in Nova Scotia, P.E.I. and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Science and tech
A Herd of Life-Size Elephant Sculptures Is Marching Across America
As it turns out, I spent part of my summer holiday in Newport, RI and got to see these sculptures in person. They are amazing. If only I had a spare $25K, I'd buy a pair for my lawn in suburban Ottawa. -DA
Great Barrier Reef waters spike to hottest in 400 years, study finds
The Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef ecosystem, suffers mass coral bleaching events
The Calendar
- 0930 ET: Hamilton, ON - Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks to reporters.
- 0930 ET: Hamilton, ON - FEDDEV Min Filomena Tassi makes a funding announcement.
- 930 ET: St John's - ACOA Min Gudie Hutchings speaks about child care.
- 1030 ET: Brampton, ON - Families and Social Development Min Jenna Sudds and Diversity Min Kamal Khera speak about child care.
- 1300 ET: Vancouver - LPC MP Hedy Fry makes a funding announcement.
- 1315 ET: Winnipeg - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh campaigns in the riding of Elmwood--Transcona.
- 1510 ET: Abbotsford, BC - Defence Min Bill Blair speaks at the Aerospace, Defence and Security Expo
- 1630 ET: Winnipeg - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh visits Folklorama.
- 1830 ET: Abbotsford, BC - Defence Min Bill Blair speaks to reporters at the Abbotsford International Airshow.