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Saturday, 4 July 2015

CANADIAN DAILY DIGEST July 4, 2015

The DAILY DIGEST: INFORMATION and OPINION
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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>NATIONAL NEWSWATCH<<<<<<<< http://www.nationalnewswatch.com/

Mulcair and Trudeau �just not ready� to retaliate against Tory ads

Top federal Conservatives back Mulcair�s explanation for 2007 headhunting talks
Dismal economic numbers won�t hurt Conservative fiscal brand, Joe Oliver says
Is the election the only war that really matters at National Defence?
VP of Liberal youth wing tweets opposition to �protection� and �benefits� for minority Roma in Serbia

Calgary�s largest Stampede breakfast includes Harper, Trudeau and Mulcair appearances
Canada-U.S. relations �significantly better� on this 4th of July, says Bruce Heyman
NEB�s skirting of climate change issue can�t last forever
Don�t buy what Stephen Harper�s selling with ISIS-Justin Trudeau attack ad
Bigger ghosts in Mulcair�s closet
Some Tory wickedness did Crosbie�s way come
Stephen Harper�s cult of personality harms Conservative election chances
How the once-mighty Tories have fallen
Summer isn�t the time to predict which way the political winds blow
Stephen Harper must appoint a slew of high-calibre senators to shake off this electoral listlessness
Trudeau and Mulcair roast Harper on Stampede opening day
Canada�s Passionate Canadian Pulls No Punches In His Penultimate Fight for Canada
Gunter: Honeymoon may be over for Notley and the NDP

As recession fears mount, opposition leaders draw bead on Harper
MPs� pension bill, transgender rights bill and others left to die by Senate
NDP lead slips slightly
EKOS: A renewed three-way race with NDP on top
Judge rejects Toronto�s attempt to ban Uber
�We�re not in a recession': Finance minister confident in Canadian economy
How should the Senate be?
Millions in military gear goes to scrap heap instead of Ukraine
Soldier in wheelchair says home not renovated after 2 years, bills piling up
Staffing cuts at Veterans Affairs hit frontline service
Key PS executive overseeing sick leave overhaul moving to new job
In the North, campaigning is a whole other ball game
Growing number of Canadians cutting traditional television: CBC report

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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>BOURQUE NEWS<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.bourque.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>The Tyee<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://thetyee.ca/News/
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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>The CBC NEWS<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.cbc.ca/news
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TOUTES LES NOUVELLES PUBLI ES DEPUIS 24 HEURES

Une pluie de roches s'abat � StonehamPlus
        Saskatchewan: la SOPFEU envoie des renfortsPlus
Une fillette tu�e par un esturgeon sauteurPlus
        Terrebonne: l'avocat et la notaire sont mortsPlus
Chaudi�re-Appalaches: un accident de moto fait quatre bless�sPlus
        Marche contre le transport du p�trole � Lac-M�ganticPlus
Un Texan tu� par un alligator lors d'une baignade nocturnePlus
        Aust�rit�: des Montr�alais solidaires avec le peuple grecPlus
Tunisie: l'�tat d'urgence d�cr�t�e, des responsables limog�sPlus
        Sortie de route mortelle � L�visPlus

Poutine: le dialogue �.-U.-Russie, cl� de la stabilit� mondialePlus
        Nucl�aire iranien: la derni�re ligne droitePlus
L'Ukraine lance une nouvelle police pour contrer la corruptionPlus
        Incendie dans une maison unifamilialePlus
Une Gr�ce divis�e � la veille d'un vote crucialPlus
        Une voiture s'enflamme dans un stationnement Plus
Naufrage aux Philippines: nouveau bilan de 59 victimesPlus
        Gr�ce: Tsipras galvanise ses troupes alors que le oui monte

FOREIGN AFFAIRS & GENERAL INFO

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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>THE LEBANON DAILY STAR<<<<<<<< http://www.dailystar.com

Bosnian Serb leader says Srebrenica genocide is a 'lie'
        Clinton: Hopeful US can reach 'verifiable deal' with Iran
German anti-euro party elects new hard right leader
        Russia's Putin sends July 4 greetings to Obama
Serbs ask Russia to veto UN resolution on Srebrenica
        Greek Fin Min says to get deal on Monday regardless of referendum
Turkey coalition talks to start next week: PM
        Top economists see 'No' vote as Greece's least-worst choice
US marks July Fourth amid worries over security, sharks, wildfires
        Iran, powers push for nuclear deal; dispute over UN sanctions persists

Senator McCain: US must reassess Afghan troop withdrawal
        British royals prepare for Princess Charlotte christening
Putin tells Obama US-Russia dialogue key to global stability
        On eve of referendum, Greek finance minister accuses creditors of 'terrorism'
Under fire for comments, Trump weighs in on California shooting
        Veterans gather as Taiwan marks Japan's WWII defeat
Hundreds of flights canceled in Toronto fuel strike
        Canadian judge rejects request for injunction against Uber
Philippines expects to win UN South China Sea case
        Obama�s counterterrorism policy facing rising criticism

The Goebbels of the Kremlin has kept Putin�s popularity up

Next

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> New Cold War <<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://newcoldwar.org/
* Land grab in Ukraine is Monsanto’s backdoor to the EU

http://newcoldwar.org/land-grab-in-ukraine-is-monsantos-backdoor-to-the-eu/
* Interim Dutch report on Malaysian Boeing crash raises many questions - Russian transport authority

http://newcoldwar.org/interim-dutch-report-on-malaysian-boeing-crash-raises-many-questions-russian-transport-authority/
* The growth of fascism in Ukraine before and after Euromaidan

http://newcoldwar.org/the-growth-of-fascism-in-ukraine-before-and-after-euromaidan/
* U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power lies to U.S. Congress about civilian shelling in Ukraine, commits felony

http://newcoldwar.org/samantha-power-lies-to-u-s-congress-about-civilian-shelling-in-ukraine-commits-felony/
* Extreme right march in Kyiv demanding more war in eastern Ukraine

http://newcoldwar.org/extreme-right-march-in-kyiv-demanding-more-war-in-eastern-ukraine/

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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Sputnick Newai<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://sputniknews.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>RT network<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://rt.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>BBC News<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.bbc.com/news/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Reader Supported News<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://readersupportednews.org/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Activist Post<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.activistpost.com
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Consortium News<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://consortiumnews.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Common Dreams<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.commondreams.org/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>The European Union Times - <<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.eutimes.net/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>THE KYIV POST<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< https://www.kyivpost.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>4th Media<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.4thmedia.org/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>BrasscheckTV Report<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.brasschecktv.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ICH. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/

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Friday, 3 July 2015

CANADIAN DAILY DIGEST July 3, 2015

The DAILY DIGEST: INFORMATION and OPINION
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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>NATIONAL NEWSWATCH<<<<<<<< http://www.nationalnewswatch.com/

Stampeding for votes: Calgary mayor says Alberta may be in play in October

MPs� pension bill, transgender rights bill and others left to die by Senate
As recession fears mount, opposition leaders draw bead on Harper
NDP lead slips slightly
�We�re not in a recession': Finance minister confident in Canadian economy

Student sit-in targets �insufficient� climate policies from NDP, Liberals
        How should the Senate be?
What Stephen Harper�s speeches can teach us
        The worse the world goes, the better things go for Harper
Annoying Harper ads not helping
        Harper�s Canada day speech and the Canadian identity
Raising the Bar on Public Engagement
        Cash-and-curry: Buying votes on the public dime
With polls plunging, Notley saddles up for Stampede Parade
        Game of Ches
Retirees mostly find life good, as long as the money lasts

With spending run amok in the Senate, it�s time to take a closer look at MP expenses
        Canada in recession, heading to 70� dollar: analyst
Conservative Hopeful Kevin O�Brien Once Said Harper Had �No Integrity�
        Peter Pocklington wins appeal of probation violation ruling in U.S. court
Ontario NDP deputy leader Jagmeet Singh helped court South Asian vote � in Alberta
        RCMP probed appointment of Arthur Porter to spy watchdog
Leaked dogfight test reveals that F-35 jet is in �very big trouble�
        Marijuana industry flourishing amidst Tories� war on pot
Paul Bernardo has applied for day parole in Toronto area
        MPs find time for barbecues, door-knocking � and pre-election spending

Leaders expected to focus on seat-rich 905 area before election
        Oliver Predicts Canada�s Shrinking Economy Will Avoid Recession
Federal politicians clueing in to urban issues, says Calgary mayor
        Finley ready to rumble
Feds finally stop lying: NDP MP
        Canadian spies relied on �assurances� from foreign agencies not to torture
Fight over blackballed Avalon Conservative nomination gets uglier
        Canada�s political leaders launch �unofficial� summer election campaign
�He�s my hero': Former CBC anchor�s husband kills robber during shootout in Albuquerque motel room
        Canada is already in a recession, says Bank of America, and the loonie is set to get hammered

Voter information cards as valid ID could lead to fraud, government argues
        EKOS: A renewed three-way race with NDP on top
Calgary Stampede 2015: Is it a high-stakes political rodeo?
        Ron Planche�s �edgy� political video wins the Internet
Ex-NDP MP Manon Perreault given $1,000 fine after mischief conviction
        Woman suffers serious injuries after explosion at Winnipeg law firm

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>LOONIE POLITICS<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://looniepolitics.com/
Mulcair, the redeemer? - Charles Mandel, National Observer

What�s taking so long with Ornge, deleted e-mail, Sudbury byelection investigations? - Christina Blizzard, Toronto Sun
�It�s a mess�: Rollout of maligned community mailboxes timed with federal election, says NDP MP - Glen McGregor, National Post

Stephen Harper�s most unfortunate appointments - Aaron Wherry, Macleans
Data show Conservatives using infrastructure fund as campaign fodder: Goodale - Jordan Press, The Canadian Press, Ottawa Citizen

The transit plebiscite � Bang! bang! You�re dead! - Pete McMartin, Vancouver Sun
Metro Vancouver residents reject tax to fund transit upgrades - The Canadian Press, CTV News

TCHC tenants shouldn�t expect much from John Tory - Sue-Ann Levy, Toronto Sun
Ford recalls 2015 Focus, C-MAX and Escape for ignition problem- The Canadian Press, The Globe & Mail

Sears Canada CEO quits after less than a year- David Paddon, The Canadian Press, Toronto Star
Canada already in a recession, says Bank of America, and loonie is set to get hammered- John Shmuel, Financial Post

Strike begins at 9 Zehrs and Real Canadian Superstores in Ontario- The Canadian Press, Winnipeg Free Press
Integrity complaint filed against Tory - Don Peat, Toronto Sun

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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Canadian Progressive World<<<<<<< http://www.canadianprogressiveworld.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>BOURQUE NEWS<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.bourque.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>The Tyee<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://thetyee.ca/News/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>iPolitics<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.ipolitics.ca/tag/gaza/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>The CBC NEWS<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.cbc.ca/news
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Huffington Post<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Yahoo.com<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< https://ca.news.yahoo.com/canada/

TOUTES LES NOUVELLES PUBLI ES DEPUIS 24 HEURES

�changeur Turcot: fermeture d'une bretelle ce week-end Plus
        Triple meurtre de Trois-Rivi�res: l'ado aurait des remordsPlus
Combats dans le Jell-O controvers�s dans un barPlus
        Les drames de Boucherville et Terrebonne sont li�sPlus
Il vole deux cam�ras en plein reportagePlus
        Tsipras appelle � voter non au r�f�rendum sur la dette grecquePlus
La France rejette une demande d'asile de Julian AssangePlus
        Explosion dans un bureau d'avocats � WinnipegPlus
Un jeune homme se noie dans le lac LeamyPlus
        Le SPVM recherche d'autres victimes de Richard ChassagnePlus

Attentat en Tunisie: la police a �t� trop lente Plus
        Du sexe pour des ch�quesPlus
La d�put�e Manon Perreault �cope d'une amendePlus
        Un nouveau sondage donne Mulcair favoriPlus
Paul Bernardo demande une sortie de jour de prisonPlus
        Jalousie, b�tise, mesquinerie: une pratique trop r�panduePlus
Ils fuient les policiers � bord d'une camionnette vol�ePlus
        Pakistan: 17 morts dans l'effondrement d'un pont ferroviaire Plus
L'UPAC au Panama: Porter est-il vraiment mort?Plus

FOREIGN AFFAIRS & GENERAL INFO

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>LOONIE WORLD<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://looniepolitics.com/
Tell Us Your Health-Care Plans, Republicans - Karl Rove, Wall Street Journal

As Trump Surges in Polls, Dems Cheer - Philip Rucker, Washington Post
Conservatives & Libertarians Will Get Married - Philip Klein, Washington Examiner

Jeb�s Big Lehman Brothers Problem - Charles Gasparino, The Daily Beast
Ted Cruz�s Crazy Supreme Court Scheme - George Will, New York Post

Spain Is Trying to Avoid Being Europe�s Next Debt Bomb- Barbara Kollmeyer, MarketWatch
Ferry with 173 on board overturns in Philippines, 36 dead, 19 missing- The Times of India

Greek debt crisis: IMF says extra 50bn euros needed- BBC News
Egypt�s Brotherhood calls for uprising after killings- Al Jazeera

US asks Switzerland to extradite seven Fifa officials- Alexandra Topping, The Guardian
Suspected Boko Haram gunmen kill �many� in Nigeria attack- France 24

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>THE LEBANON DAILY STAR<<<<<<<< http://www.dailystar.com

Iran nuclear talks could go beyond July 7 if exceedingly close
        Tsipras: Greek 'No' a vote to live in dignity in Europe
World has never been 'closer' to nuclear deal: Iran FM
        AUB hires US professor fired over anti-Israel tweets
Rival Greece referendum rallies swell to 25,000, 20,000 in Athens
        Putin: Western sanctions fail to split Russian society
Rebels withdraw from key frontline village: Kiev
        Vietnam Communist Party chief to make first US visit
Militants fire rocket into southern Israel: army
        UN calls on Israel, Palestinians to prosecute Gaza war crimes

Sunnis, Shiites hold joint prayers in Bahrain
        Greek PM defends vote, demands 30 pct debt cut
Pakistan, Afghanistan summon envoys in dispute
        Russia says Kiev's refusal to negotiate with rebels 'alarming'
Russian parliament votes to adopt controversial privacy law
        France refuses asylum request by Wikileaks founder Assange
Palestinian Authority arrests 100 Hamas members in West Bank
        Palestinian killed after throwing rocks at Israeli vehicle
Ten fresh ideas for turning toast into something exciting
        Brazil investigates forex rigging by 15 global banks

Mechanics of the Greek referendum Sunday
        Weak U.S. employment quells rate hike hopes
Toyota, Nissan, Honda back hydrogen stations for fuel cells
        Consumer Reports finds some newer cars burn too much oil
Control rhetoric to manage tensions in the South China Sea
        Rare images of Armenian genocide survivors on show in Italy
Russia warns against Armenia revolution
        Benghazi, where Libya�s uprising began, now a shattered city
With army ranks depleted, Syria urges people to enlist

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Global Research<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.globalresearch.ca/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>The Real News<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://therealnews.com/t2/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Press TV<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.presstv.ir/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Sputnick Newai<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://sputniknews.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>RT network<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://rt.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>BBC News<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.bbc.com/news/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Reader Supported News<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://readersupportednews.org/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Activist Post<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.activistpost.com
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Consortium News<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://consortiumnews.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Common Dreams<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.commondreams.org/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>The European Union Times - <<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.eutimes.net/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>THE KYIV POST<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< https://www.kyivpost.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>4th Media<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.4thmedia.org/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>BrasscheckTV Report<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.brasschecktv.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ICH. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/

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Thursday, 2 July 2015

CANADIAN DAILY DIGEST July 2, 2015

The DAILY DIGEST: INFORMATION and OPINION
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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>NATIONAL NEWSWATCH<<<<<<<< http://www.nationalnewswatch.com/

Ches Crosbie rebuff a blow to the Conservative party: former adviser

John Crosbie accuses N.L. Senator David Wells of sabotaging Ches Crosbie�s bid
Canada�s political leaders launch �unofficial� summer election campaign
Union disclosure Bill C-377 angers Ontario Federation of Labour
Data show Conservatives using infrastructure fund as campaign fodder: Goodale

Fuelled by Notley�s victory, NDP take on Liberal stars in heart of Toronto
        Shrinking Canada Economy Doesn�t Faze Surplus-Projecting Oliver
So far, the election campaign isn�t unfolding as Trudeau hoped
        �The Harper government� used to be a brand. It is now an almost literal description
Can Harper calm swirling winds of change?
        Why Stephen Harper can�t build a �natural governing party�
The Nepean contest wasn�t about substance
        Why the Conservatives new ad doesn�t violate C-51
How Canada led the way on same-sex marriage
        Think about it, Canada�s remarkable

Ottawa reverses stand on health risks of asbestos in �landmark shift�
        Communications intelligence website goes offline
Baloney Meter: Would restoring relations make Canada-Iran �best friends?�
        Omar Khadr lawsuit: U.S. soldiers awarded $134M US by default
Community mailboxes loom as an election issue
        Ottawa won�t lower flag for Arthur Porter, accused in bribery scandal
Public servants with visual impairments say government failing them
        Lac-M�gantic disaster led to deep lessons, shakeup, says Lisa Raitt
Climate change: The 291-megatonne question
        Lawyer accused of mishandling settlement funds of residential school survivors

Ottawa moves to revoke citizenship of convicted terrorist for first time since controversial law took effect
        Federal departments jockey to take over former e-spy headquarters
Business innovation has continued to fade despite billions in federal cash: memo
        Federal Liberals ahead by 25 in Newfoundland and Labrador; NDP vote up 12 since March
Poll shows �honeymoon� over for NDP, Notley

John Crosbie �Outraged� by CPC Decision
Ches Crosbie among many would-be candidates with controversial nomination bids

Secret deal between Canada�s spies and border guards raises concerns
Fair Elections Act critics seek injunction, arguing new ID rules block voting

More News

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>LOONIE POLITICS<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://looniepolitics.com/
$2B in public money later, we still await Pan Am fever - David Reevely, Ottawa Citizen

�The honeymoon may be over for Premier Notley�: NDP approval drops and Wildrose surges, poll finds - Erika Stark, Postmedia News, National Post
Separatist spouse, noted feminist Julie Snyder lost a tax credit in Quebec. Boo hoo - Dan Delmar, National Post

Secret deal between Canada�s spies and border guards raises concerns - Alex Boutilier, Toronto Star
Advocacy groups seek court order to ease voter ID rules before fall election - Bruce Cheadle, The Canadian Press, CTV News

Ontario Brown not first Tory to support Pride - Christina Blizzard, Toronto Sun
Alberta can only hope its flirtation with the NDP, like Ontario�s, is brief - Philip Cross, National Post

Expanding tax-free-savings limit offers little for lower, middle earners: study - Andy Blatchford, The Canadian Press, Winnipeg Free Press
Everyone�s a critic, but Canadians have so much to celebrate - Jeffrey Simpson, The Globe & Mail

Tom Mulcair�s Tory talks: Why the story�s back again, and who benefits - Evan Dyer, CBC News

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Vancouver Observer<<<<<<<<<< http://www.vancouverobserver.com
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Rabble<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://rabble.ca/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Canadian Progressive World<<<<<<< http://www.canadianprogressiveworld.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>BOURQUE NEWS<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.bourque.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>The Tyee<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://thetyee.ca/News/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>iPolitics<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.ipolitics.ca/tag/gaza/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>The CBC NEWS<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.cbc.ca/news
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Huffington Post<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Yahoo.com<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< https://ca.news.yahoo.com/canada/

TOUTES LES NOUVELLES PUBLI ES DEPUIS 24 HEURES

FOREIGN AFFAIRS & GENERAL INFO

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>LOONIE WORLD<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://looniepolitics.com/
Clinton Raised $45M Since April - Anne Gearan, Washington Post

Republicans� Rob Portman Predicament - Josh Kraushaar, National Journal
Has Joe Biden�s Moment Arrived? - Ed Rogers, Washington Post

President Obama Could Sink 2016 Dems - Brent Budowksy, The Hill
Geography Helping Sanders in NH - James Pindell, Boston Globe

2 Uber executives ordered to stand trial in France- The Associated Press, Toronto Star
Steve Forbes Pens An Open Letter to Prime Minister Tsipras of Greece- Gregory Pappas, The Pappas Post

Greece signals it�s willing to end standoff as country gets taste of financial meltdown- Nikos Chrysoloras, Jenny Paris and Rebecca Christie, Bloomberg News, Financial Post
Kraft shareholders approve sale of company to ketchup maker Heinz- The Associated Press, Winnipeg Free Press

Toyota�s top female executive steps down after arrest in Japan- Reuters, The Globe & Mail

Greece debt crisis: Tsipras in new bailout �concessions�- BBC News

Deadly attacks hit Egypt�s Sinai- Al Jazeera
UN: At least 1,466 Iraqis killed in June- The Associated Press, The Times of India

Peter Turkson: the public face of Pope Francis�s war on global warming- Stephanie Kirchgaessner, The Guardian
Washington, Havana reach deal to reopen embassies- France 24

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>THE LEBANON DAILY STAR<<<<<<<< http://www.dailystar.com

U.S. Vice President Biden, Abadi discuss fight against Islamic State
        Malaysia moves ahead with proposed UN tribunal for MH17 culprits
Russia's deputy foreign minister leaves Iran's talks in Vienna: RIA
        Congo and WHO investigate possible Ebola outbreak
Russia's Putin to meet Iran's Rouhani next week: Kremlin
        Ukraine rebels announce disputed elections in October
US says relationship with Germany remains strong despite spy reports
        Israel says Hamas linked to ISIS assault on Egyptians
Iran takes hard line on inspections, sanctions at nuke talks
        Cocaine crop, production surges in Colombia: UN report

IMF: Greece needs 36B euros more from EU
        Five UN peacekeepers killed when convoy attacked in Mali
S. Korea reports 2 new MERS cases after 4 day hiatus
        BP says settles US 2010 oil spill claims for $18.7B
Chinese foreign minister to attend Iran talks in Vienna: govt
        Hollande warns entering 'unknown' territory if Greece votes 'No'
Ukraine says can survive without Russian gas, no threat to EU supplies
        Russia warns against 'color revolution' in Armenia
Russia slams Ukraine's proposed constitutional changes
        Cyprus president says expects progress in long-running peace talks

BBC announces it will cut more than 1,000 jobs
        Liberia confirms third Ebola case in new outbreak
Kerry consults US partners before further talks with Iran
        Russia says new U.S. military strategy is confrontational
China military spending probe finds "long-standing abuses"
        NATO chief to inspect site of future alliance facility
Beijing's South China Sea runway 'nearly complete': US think-tank
        Syria�s Kurds warn Turkey against military move
Russia-U.S. ties alive and well at Iran talks
        Lebanon tells U.S. mediator it won�t yield its waters to Israel

Iranians hope deal means money, food, jobs
        Bullish U.S. jobs, factory data brighten picture
The makings of a Greek tragedy: How Greece went bust
        A trade deal is about to give Africa a major economic boost
Republicans will only lose by defying gay marriage
        Erdogan�s latest ploy to pressure West
China targets Web control with new national security law
        U.S., Cuba restoring ties after 54 years
ISIS threatens to topple Hamas in Gaza Strip
        Cash crunch looms over Tutankhamun�s new home

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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Global Research<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.globalresearch.ca/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>The Real News<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://therealnews.com/t2/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Press TV<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.presstv.ir/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Sputnick Newai<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://sputniknews.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>RT network<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://rt.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>BBC News<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.bbc.com/news/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Reader Supported News<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://readersupportednews.org/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Activist Post<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.activistpost.com
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Consortium News<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://consortiumnews.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Common Dreams<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.commondreams.org/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>The European Union Times - <<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.eutimes.net/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>THE KYIV POST<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< https://www.kyivpost.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>4th Media<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.4thmedia.org/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>BrasscheckTV Report<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.brasschecktv.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ICH. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/

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Does anyone else recall Senator Don Meredith's entry into CPC but me?

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Wednesday, 1 July 2015

CANADIAN DAILY DIGEST July 1, 2015

The DAILY DIGEST: INFORMATION and OPINION
POSTED
at
http://canconcomentary.blogspot.ca/2015/07/canadian-daily-digest-july-1-2015.html

C BCBritish Columbia Calgary Edmonton Saskatchewan Manitoba Thunder Bay Sudbury Windsor Kitchener-Waterloo Hamilton Toronto Ottawa Montreal New Brunswick Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia Newfoundland & Labrador

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>NATIONAL NEWSWATCH<<<<<<<< http://www.nationalnewswatch.com/

Ches Crosbie Told He Cannot Run for Conservative Nomination in Avalon

Tom Mulcair�s Tory talks: Why the story�s back again, and who benefits
Business innovation has continued to fade despite billions in federal cash: memo
Why a new Qu�bec-based party is running in the Peterborough by-election, and other unintended consequences of sloppy law-making
A look at politicians who�ve changed their ideological allegiances over time

From typewriters to Twitter: Marjory LeBreton on 50 years in politics
        Wanted: Grown-ups for the Tory war room and better economic numbers
Justin Trudeau�s climate change plan disappoints
        New GDP numbers spell gloom for a PM whose only hope of re-election is to deliver on economy
Canada is a great country
        In Canada, inspiration isn�t hard to find

Canadians blessed to live in best country, says PM Harper in Canada Day message
        Rideau Hall�s latest list of appointees and promotions to the Order of Canada
By the Numbers: Canada turns 148
        Liberal donation numbers way up in 2014
Nearly half of Canadians expect to blow their budgets on summer fun: poll
        Minister Poilievre drops into Winnipeg to pose with UCCB cheques
Annual Order of Canada honours long list of actors, authors, electronic pioneer
        How the federal party leaders are celebrating Canada Day
Canada�s role in world affairs viewed from abroad
        CETA: Caught between Canadian business, EU politicians
Parties shaping their foreign policy campaigns

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>LOONIE POLITICS<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://looniepolitics.com/
Ottawa hasn�t said where most of $7-million �Celebrate Canada� fund spent - Jordan Press, The Canadian Press , CTV News

We Spoke to the Leader of Ontario�s Conservative Party to Talk Pride, Abortion Access, and Sex Ed - Justin Ling, Vice
Canada Day, as prime ministers see it - J.D.M. Stewart, The Globe & Mail

Front-runner Mulcair is now the target of scrutiny - John Ibbitson, The Globe & Mail
Economy�s surprise decline for fourth month in row raises spectre of recession in Canada- Gordon Isfeld, Financial Post

Chinese travellers set sights on Canada for vacations- Richard Blackwell, The Globe & Mail
Union finance bill passes, two others left to die as Senate wraps up business - The Canadian Press, CTV News

AB minimum wage increase needs scrutiny - Lorne Gunter, Edmonton Sun
On Parliament Hill, the most exclusive graffiti in Canada - Chris Sorensen, Macleans

Little progress in fixing Ontario�s welfare computer woes - David Reevely, Ottawa Citizen
Union battle with Tories ramps up as PSAC seeks court injunction over budget bill - Kathryn May, Ottawa Citizen

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Vancouver Observer<<<<<<<<<< http://www.vancouverobserver.com
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Rabble<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://rabble.ca/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Canadian Progressive World<<<<<<< http://www.canadianprogressiveworld.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>BOURQUE NEWS<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.bourque.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>The Tyee<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://thetyee.ca/News/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>iPolitics<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.ipolitics.ca/tag/gaza/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>The CBC NEWS<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.cbc.ca/news
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Huffington Post<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Yahoo.com<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< https://ca.news.yahoo.com/canada/

TOUTES LES NOUVELLES PUBLI ES DEPUIS 24 HEURES

FOREIGN AFFAIRS & GENERAL INFO

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>LOONIE WORLD<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://looniepolitics.com/
A Hard Day�s Work Deserves a Fair Day�s Pay - President Obama, Huffington Post

The GOP Fails Its Empathy Test - Peter Beinart, The Atlantic
10 Things to Watch in 2016 Race - Byron York, Washington Examiner

Democratic Turnout a �16 Risk Factor, Poll Finds - Alexis Simendinger, Real Clear Politics
Could Florida State Politics Cost Republicans the White House? - Scott Bland, National Journal

More than 110 killed in Indonesian military plane crash- Al Jazeera
Tunisia gunman trained in Libya at same time as Bardo museum attackers- Chris Stephen, The Guardian

IS crucifies five people for not fasting during Ramzan- The Times of India
Deadline extended in Iran nuclear negotiations- France 24

Greece debt crisis: Eurozone rejects bailout appeal- BBC News

Nike chairman and co-founder Phil Knight plans to step down- The Associated Press, Toronto Star

The Puerto Greek-O Correction?- Joshua Brown, The Reformed Broker

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>THE LEBANON DAILY STAR<<<<<<<< http://www.dailystar.com

UN imposes first sanctions on six South Sudan commanders
        Defiant Greek PM vows referendum will go ahead
Confidential UN report positive on Iran nuclear commitments
        NATO keeps mum on 'Baltic brigade' request: Lithuania
Obama: US embassy in Havana marks 'new chapter' in Cuba ties
        Iran, powers make progress but very tough issues remain: Kerry
GM stops production at its single plant in Russia
        Pro-Erdogan candidate voted Turkey's new parliament speaker
UN world heritage body warns of threat to Great Barrier Reef
        Fighting between Afghan, Pakistani forces on border kills one

Denmark strips man of citizenship after terrorism conviction
        Quake aid supplies stuck at Nepal customs: UN official
Liberia announces two more confirmed Ebola cases
        Syria's Kurds warn Turkey not to intervene militarily
Eurozone 'can weather' effects from Greece: EU Commission
        U.N. warns of risks as Europe enjoys scorcher
Israel says arrests dozens of Hamas militants in West Bank
        New Danish government tightens immigration law
Saudi Prince Alwaleed pledges $32B fortune to charity
        Greece offers conditional okay to bailout, Germany skeptical

Russia halts gas supplies to Ukraine from July 1: Gazprom
        IAEA chief to visit Iran as nuclear talks extended
Thailand arrests 2 alleged brokers who sent slaves to boats
        Russia's highest court OKs early parliamentary vote in 2016
Greek referendum poll shows lead for 'No' vote, but narrowing
        Greece seeks new EU loans after IMF debt default
Thousands expected at Hong Kong pro-democracy rally
        US, Cuba reach deal to reopen embassies
A year after Gaza war, Hamas entrenched
        U.S.-Europe trade pact adds to Switzerland�s pain

World�s richest people lost $70B Monday
        Don�t blame Greece, it�s the European Union that has failed
Despite setbacks, international justice makes headway

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