Canada
Liberal cabinet retreat provides opportunity for critical reset, say strategists
"For many members of cabinet, this retreat probably can't happen soon enough," said Marci Surkes, Trudeau's former director of policy and cabinet affairs. "I know from ministers with whom I've spoken in recent days, they're very keen to get everyone together and back on the same page."
GAC bought $8.8M condo for NYC consul general to avoid a $2.6M reno
New documents reveal that Global Affairs Canada considered 21 luxury properties — including a penthouse listed at over $21M — before settling on the condo for just under $9M
The Provinces
Ontario was ‘days away’ from tabling a bill on councillor harassment. So why is it still not law?
A law that would address the growing issue of harassment on local councils was promised in 2021, but never came. Documents obtained by Global News show just how close Ontario got.
NDP broke election rules during leadership race: Elections Alberta
In the complaint, the UCP alleged the NDP’s membership forms illegally equated party membership fees with contributions. It also claimed that part of the NDP constitution that stated any donation to the party over $10 is deemed a valid membership renewal, broke election rules.
Elsewhere
Ukraine can use Canadian military equipment inside Russia, Ottawa says
A spokesperson for National Defence says Canada places no geographic restrictions on military equipment donated to Ukraine. The statement comes after Ukraine launched a surprise military offensive into Russia earlier this month.
Media
More layoffs coming to Global News, many in B.C., says Unifor
“We will support our affected journalists and media worker members during this uncertain and difficult time. We need governments to continue to direct critical funding to save local news and give democracy a chance to survive this crisis.”
Longtime broadcaster Mike McCardell to resign at end of August
His last segment will be aired at the end of CTV News at Six on Aug. 30.
Science and tech
The best hacks and security research from Black Hat and Def Con 2024
Here is a look back at the top security research from the annual hacker conferences, Black Hat and Def Con 2024.
8 Chrome Extensions that Automate Boring Browsing Tasks
Has browsing become repetitive and boring? Put Chrome extensions to work to start using browser automation to handle daily tasks.
The Calendar
- Toronto, - PM Trudeau attends a community event.
- 0830 ET: Robinsons, NL - ACOA Min Gudie Hutchings makes a funding announcement.
- 0900 ET: Charlottetown, - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh marches in the Gold Cup Parade.
- 1000 ET: Guelph, ON - LPC MP Lloyd Longfield makes a funding announcement.
- 1100 ET: Ottawa, - Families and Social Development Min Jenna Sudds makes a funding announcement.
- 1200 ET: location not disclosed, - Diversity and Inclusion Min Kamal Khera and Mental Health Min Ya'ara Saks meet with members of a workforce development agency.
- 1410 ET: Burnaby, BC - Citizen Services Min Terry Beech makes a funding announcement.
- 1700 ET: Montague, PE - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh attends the nomination meeting for the Cardigan NDP EDA.
- 2130 ET: Duncan, BC - GPC MP Elizabeth May campaigns for a BC Green candidate.
