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South Asia Correspondent for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation | based in Mumbai salimah.shivji @cbc .ca
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So... some personal news! I'm so thrilled to be heading to India to help set up CBC's new bureau.
An opportunity to cover important stories that often get overlooked and to highlight what it all means for Canada.
And we plan to establish a permanent
@CBCNews
bureau in India. The process will take several months, but I'm so pleased that reporter
@salimah_shivji
and video producer Glen Kugelstadt have agreed to be our two-person team there, likely based in Mumbai.
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Some may see it as meddling, but the former US president has done this before in other elections. Obama threw his support behind Germany's Angela Merkel in 2016, saying if he had a vote, he'd probably vote for her. He also strongly endorsed France's Emmanuel Macron in 2017.
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My lovely & thoughtful chat with Outlander's
@caitrionambalfe
on fierce fans and fabulous female characters on TV:
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The PM’s marine protection announcement makes up an area larger than Nfld and Labrador. It means the Trudeau govt exceeds its goal to protect 10% of marine and coastal areas by nearly 4 per cent. PM: “this is what real change looks like”.
#cdnpoli
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Canada has lost its bid to get a temporary seat on the UN Security Council. Norway got 130 votes, Ireland 128. To win, a country neeeded 128, and Canada got 108
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Dr. Theresa Tam starts her briefing talking about how kids shout out, from the back seat, "Are we there yet?!" and says, she knows we all feel like that kid. But, no, we're not quite there yet and we can't let go of the wheel just yet.
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Ontario premier Doug Ford has just promised a full briefing tomorrow, on where Ontario was with Covid-19 cases, where it is now, and where it could be. Says "you deserve the same information that I have", even if it's hard to hear.
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Some of the signs as protesters gather against tonight’s Munk debate on “The Rise of Populism”, featuring Steve Bannon and David Frum.
#MunkDebate
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Big round of applause as PM Justin Trudeau approaches the mic. "As-Salaam-alaikum," he starts off, and many respond in kind, more claps.
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Vancouver’s Harbour Air test flies its fully-electric seaplane. You can hear those on the Magnix engine development team cheering as it takes off, and remarking on how quiet the engine is.
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Premier says Quebec rejects "this barbaric violence" and talks of solidarity with the victims' families.
Le
#Qu
ébec rejette catégoriquement cette violence barbare. Toute notre solidarité aux proches des victimes, des blessés et à leur famille.
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Excited to report I’m joining CBC’s Parliament Hill bureau! See you next week, Ottawa.
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Quite the crowd of protesters in front of Roy Thomson Hall, voicing their opposition to the
#MunkDebate
on the rise of populism, featuring Steve Bannon vs. David Frum. They’re shouting “shame on you” to ticket holders and the organizers.
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What has hurt Scheer politically, and it was very clear on the TVA debate stage, is that it took him so long to say this:
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The perils of holding daily briefings, from self-isolation, for 3+ weeks. You start to speak moistly.
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Trudeau has had about 3 hours sleep, after late Calgary rally last night. Trying to make the most of this last day of campaigning. Whistle stops in 3 Lower Mainland ridings, then rallies in downtown Vancouver & Victoria. All 3 main party leaders in Vancouver area today.
#elxn43
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PM Justin Trudeau announces as of Monday at noon, anybody showing symptoms of Covid-19 domestically, won’t be allowed to board a plane or get on a train, to travel to another province or city. To help slow the spread of the virus.
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On a week where the spotlight is on climate change, Liberals announcing enhanced action plan in multiple cities today, promising to push Canada to net-zero emissions by 2050.
Trudeau is in Burnaby South, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh’s riding.
#elxn43
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Note the exemption for U.S citizens is qualified with: "At this time".
“We will be denying entry to Canada to people who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents,” said
@JustinTrudeau
. “Some designated exceptions including for air crews, diplomats, immediate family members of Canadian citizens and, at this time, U.S. citizens.”
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Dr. Tam, again says clearly: We will not be going back to what life was like before, we'll be living with the virus for many months. She talks about how delicate a balance it is to start to ease off restrictions. "If virus accelerates again, it will be a massive setback."
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Rev. Al Sharpton not impressed by PM Justin Trudeau's pause when asked a q on Donald Trump.
"The time has met the moment of change in America and I'm going to express that in my eulogy. And since you're from Canada, I won't have a 21 second gap before I say what I have to say."
DERNIÈRE HEURE: le révérend Al Sharpton nous dit que les Etats-Unis sont au point de rupture sur l’enjeu racial... et critique au passage le premier ministre Justin Trudeau pour son silence en réponse à une question sur Trump cette semaine.
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Wow. This is mighty impressive... recommended viewing if any other reporter is in the mood to feel like a serious underachiever.
One minute of reporting from George Floyd's funeral in Houston. In this order: German, Spanish, French, English, and Portuguese.
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Silence in the arena during recitation of Quranic verse. Many of the thousands here have their phones out, filming.
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Sarah Polley wins for writing limited series, Alias Grace - a show that had women in charge. Polley says the industry needs rules such as inclusion riders to force producers to hire more women, people from diverse backgrounds. "Enough is enough"
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Geneviève Bergeron
Hélène Colgan
Nathalie Croteau
Barbara Daigneault
Anne-Marie Edward
Maud Haviernick
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
Maryse Laganière
Maryse Leclair
Anne-Marie Lemay
Sonia Pelletier
Michèle Richard
Anne St-Arneault
Annie Turcotte
#Polytechnique
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Geneviève Bergeron
Hélène Colgan
Nathalie Croteau
Barbara Daigneault
Anne-Marie Edward
Maud Haviernick
Maryse Laganière
Maryse Leclair
Anne-Marie Lemay
Sonia Pelletier
Michèle Richard
Annie St-Arneault
Annie Turcotte
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PMJT says he and Macron spoke about online hate, and how tech companies need to do more, and about the upcoming G7 in France. Then they hug goodbye.
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Super interesting, in the last question, Maxime Bernier says he will spend the rest of his campaign in his home riding of the Beauce (aside from a rally in Halifax tomorrow eve). Could suggest he’s worried about winning his seat.
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"The Government of Ontario cannot determine what is essential for every person in this province..."
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Wow
That time when two 10 year olds just decided to destroy Andrew Neil on national TV
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Much stronger message from PM Justin Trudeau today. Says we've all seen the photos of people ignoring public health as if they're invincible.
"Enough is enough. Go home and stay home," Trudeau says. It's your duty to listen, that's your way to serve.
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That list, of single-use plastics:
Plastic bags, stir sticks,
straws, cutlery, six-pack rings,
and some hard-to-recycle takeout containers.
Environment minister Jonathan Wilkinson says Canadians expect their govt to be able to tackle environment & covid-19 effects at once.
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Trudeau, in French, thanks Biden for his help to try secure the release of the two men, and then ends on a general statement: "We are facing tough times, there’s no doubt. But we are not facing them alone," stressing that the U.S. and Canada are such close allies & old friends.
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Milton rally. This is Lisa Raitt’s riding, former CPC minister & current deputy leader of that party. Liberal candidate is former Olympian Adam Van Koeverden. Barenaked Ladies’ Ed Robertson intro’d Trudeau, who keeps talking about danger of Tory cuts, need strong Lib govt
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PM Justin Trudeau: we're at a tipping point in this pandemic... yesterday we reached the highest daily confirmed cases we've seen - even more than in the spring.
Reminds Canadians they have the power to stop the uptick in cases, by limiting movements, using Covid Alert app.
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"Judges have referenced it in rulings more than two dozen times"...and it's very popular with law profs!
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Filing my story from the road...quite literally.
The campaign trail is so much fun ;)
Under watchful eye of RCMP, colleagues
@ICILouisBlouin
and
@salimah_shivji
file from strip mall curbside. It's all glamour on
#elxn43
campaign trail.
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Here’s what NDP leader Jagmeet Singh has to say about tonight’s security threat:
Any threat made against
@JustinTrudeau
, or any leader, is troubling to all of us. No matter how you vote or believe, no one should face threats of violence. To the officers who protect all of us – thank you.
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Huge news.
NEW: Oxford researchers find malaria vaccine is highly effective:
• Vaccine efficacy of 77% in African children
• Vaccine, trialled in 450 children, shows favourable safety profile and was well-tolerated
More info ⬇️
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Trump dislikes Trudeau and once ordered staff to attack him on TV, Bolton book alleges
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Trudeau briefly comments on Obama tweet on campaign trail: "I appreciate the kind words and I'm working hard to keep our progress going."
Elections Canada says anybody, Canadian or not, is free to tweet on election, that does not in itself constitute foreign interference
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Another dispatch from Finland: Spoke with some of the hundreds of Russians fleeing daily to Helsinki
with
@lily_martin
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I held a vaccine in my hand today. Do tune in to hear/see our story.
Who is going to be making the covid-19 vaccine for a lot of people on this planet? Well, India for one.. at a place that opened its doors to CBC News today. More from
@salimah_shivji
tonight on
@CBCWorldatSix
@CBCTheNational
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Trudeau says his cabinet will be gender balanced and it will be named on Nov 20.
Confirms it’s not in his plans at all to form an official coalition with another party.
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The prime minister arrives at the Frobisher Inn in Iqaluit, gives us a big wave, and says he’s “glad to be back North.” He’s announcing a new marine protected area tomorrow.
#cdnpoli
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Couillard: "know that here in Quebec, you are at home. We are all Quebecers." Claps, whistles. "Vive le Quebec!" says Couillard & the crowd.
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Oh my, the shade.
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To be clear... he did realize and correct himself quickly, with a laugh.
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Some stores along rue St-Jean in Quebec City’s downtown core aren’t taking any chances with protests planned. Barricading windows, closing early, and hoping for the best.
#G7Charlevoix
#G7
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Oxfam staged this short protest in Quebec City this morning, dressed as
#G7
leaders, to bring attention to the issue of how women struggle to juggle work & family. It’s on the summit’s agenda but in danger of being overshadowed by trade tensions.
#G7Charlevoix
#G7Summit
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PM Justin Trudeau announcing ONE new contact tracing app for the country, will soon start testing it in Ontario. It will be voluntary, meaning for it to be effective, Canadians will have to choose to download it. That's been a big issue in other countries...low uptake.
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On the ground, with a look at how Delhi is coping:
COVID-19 cases are on the rise in India’s capital, made worse by the city’s bad air pollution.
@salimah_shivji
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Elizabeth May says it’s an exciting day for the federal Green Party, for the 1st time welcoming a 3-person caucus to Ottawa, one where the women outnumber the men (2-1). She quickly passes the mic over to the new MP for Fredericton, Jenica Atwin.
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After banging desk ruckus, Andrew Scheer is surrounded by his MPs, saying the Liberals are trying to cover up SNC-Lavalin scandal, with a budget full of billions of dollars in spending, to divert attention. Says the budget is “not a serious fiscal plan for the country.”
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I won't be there for a few months yet, as we sort out all the details...so, I'm still your gal in Ottawa for awhile.
my amazing colleagues at CBC's Hill bureau aren't rid of me quite yet ;) and I'm trying not to think about how I will miss them.
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Trudeau: Says he's seen Ontario's modelling but he won't preempt Premier Doug Ford, who will release that data shortly. Trudeau says he'll continue to try to share national projections "in the coming days", but needs a better grasp on data accuracy from provinces before that.
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