Canada And Beyond
- Liberals Pushing For Early Leadership Vote – Some Liberals are pushing for an Ontario Liberal leadership vote by the end of the year, giving the new winner time to revive the party and take on Doug Ford in 2026. However, the party’s new president, former cabinet minister Kathryn McGarry, said it will take some time to make a decision on when to hold a leadership vote and to set parameters for the race. (Toronto Star)
- NDP Wants Inquiry Into Foreign Meddling – NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said he is not “ruling out” the possibility of a public inquiry into foreign interference being a condition for continuing the governance deal with the federal Liberals. This comes as pressure is mounting on the federal government to investigate allegations of Chinese meddling in Canadian elections. (Global News)
- China To Increase Military Spending – China will increase military spending by more than 7% this year. Outgoing Premier Li Keqiang said that “external attempts to suppress and contain China are escalating” and that “the armed forces should intensify military training and preparedness”. (BBC)
- Ukraine Still Controlling Bakhmut – Intense fighting continued in and around the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. Ukrainian forces still control the city but Russian forces are pounding the routes out of the city, as both sides are reportedly running out of ammunition. (The Guardian)
