Roundup: The aftermath of Fiona

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In the wake of Hurricane Fiona battering the East Coast, Justin Trudeau has cancelled his trip to Japan for Shinzo Abe’s funeral, and has been convening meetings of the Incident Response Group in order to coordinate federal efforts for assistance. Provincial requests for military assistance have all been approved, and there are constant assurances that yes, the federal government will help rebuild, and there are already provisions in place for that to happen.

Meanwhile, thousands have been without power, and at least one fatality has been recorded. It is expected to be a slow recovery because of the scale of the damage (some photos here).

 

Ukraine Dispatch, Day 214:

While Russia’s sham referendums continue in occupied territories in Ukraine, they have resumed shelling civilian targets. Meanwhile, president Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling Russia’s decision to mobilize reserves and conscripts as a sign of weakness, and offers safety to those who surrender. Protests are continuing in Russia against the mobilization.

Good reads:

  • François-Philippe Champagne will be representing Canada at Shinzo Abe’s funeral.
  • Anita Anand says that Canada is boosting its capabilities at a transport hub in Scotland to send weapons to Ukraine, and trying to increase suppliers’ production.
  • The military is sounding the alarm over their recruitment crisis.
  • Poilievre has named a new chief of staff, and it sounds like staffing is a struggle because of the anticipated years on the opposition benches until an election.
  • Former NDP MP (and former Deputy Speaker and one-time Dean of the House), Bill Blaikie, passed away over the weekend. His son Daniel currently sits as an MP.
  • The Star has a longread about the future of the Green Party, and whether its infighting may prove fatal to that cause.
  • Stephen Saideman looks at the need for the Canadian Forces to better bolster their training and structures when it comes to domestic emergency operations.
  • Chantal Hébert remarks on the lack of fireworks between Trudeau and Poilievre, and why Poilievre’s ascension is going to eat away at third-party support.
  • Colby Cosh makes note of an American fantasy constitution exercise, and wonders what lessons can be drawn from it.

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