Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is booked in for a closed-door virtual meeting with senior executives at Quebec-based Nova Bus, which the advisory describes as “a leading North American transit bus manufacturer,” as well as representatives from Metro Vancouver’s TransLink.
Later this afternoon, he’ll join
Digital Government Minister Joyce Murray and
University of British Columbia researchers and scientists to get a video update on the Cancer Single Cell Dynamics Observatory, which, as advisory notes, “recently received research infrastructure funding from the federal government through the Canada Foundation for Innovation.”
Also making the rounds online:
Green Party Leader Annamie Paul, who will start her day with a Zoom press conference (11:15 AM) before she, too, heads behind closed doors for virtual chats with
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Global stocks and U.S. futures are slipping this morning as investors await Jerome Powellâs opportunity today to quell their inflation fears. The U.S. Federal Reserve chair will participate in a noon-hour moderated conversation dubbed âWhatâs Up With the Economy?â at The Wall Street Journalâs virtual jobs summit. Weâll be listening for any indication that heâs growing uneasy with the message emanating from the bond market. POCKETS OF FINANCIAL STRESS FOR CANADIANS
Thatâs the framing from Equifax this morning in its latest quarterly report on consumer credit conditions in this country. While the headline figure shows average consumer debt levels (ex-mortgages) fell in the fourth quarter, the early warning signs are there if you look hard enough. Indeed, Equifax said there was a 31 per cent jump in 30-day (or more) delinquencies on mortgages, w
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iPolitics AM: Lametti to push legislative reform of criminal-justice system By Kady O Malley. Published on Feb 18, 2021 6:01am Justice Minister David Lametti s proposed changes to the laws on access to medical assistance in dying is back on the House docket with Senate-initiated amendments. (Andrew Meade/iPolitics)
Justice Minister David Lametti is set to unveil his government’s plan to reform the criminal-justice system, which, as iPolitics reported yesterday, could include ending “discriminatory jail sentences,” as well as “prioritizing rehabilitation programs for people caught with drugs.”
Under standard House procedure, the bill is expected to be formally presented to the chamber this morning. After that, Lametti will join a trio of fellow Team Trudeau front-benchers