Canada And Beyond
- Harper Says Canada Needs Conservative Renaissance – Former prime minister Stephen Harper said Canada is badly in need of a Conservative renaissance at the national level. However, Harper added that Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party, should wait until an election before telling Canadians how he might run the country. (Canada Press)
- Record Canadian Population Growth – Canada has seen a record-breaking year for the processing of immigration applications as the country’s population has increased by more than 1 million citizens in 2022. The increase marks the first 12-month period in Canada where the population grew by over one million people and brings Canada’s population to more than 39.5 million. (Aljazeera)
- Sick Day Program Ending – Ontario will soon end its temporary paid sick day program that provided three paid sick days to workers. The program was introduced during COVID-19 and will not be replaced with another program. (CP24)
- Twitter Blocks Canadian Accounts In India – Twitter has blocked the accounts of NDP leader Jagmeet Singh and several high-profile Canadians from internet users in India. The request to block the accounts apparently came from the India government. The move comes as India is attempting to apprehend Amritpal Singh, dubbed a “self-styled preacher” who is accused of provoking unrest and violence. (CBC News)
- Trump Decision Delayed – Manhattan prosecutors postponed a scheduled grand jury session Wednesday in the investigation into Donald Trump over hush money payment. It was not immediately clear why the proceedings were postponed, but the grand jurors were told to be on standby for Thursday. (Associated Press)