Juno News - December 31, 2022


The 10 Biggest Stories of 2022

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Justin Trudeau Pierre Poilievre Danielle Smith Elon Musk Bill C-63 King Charles III Christine Gauthier Vancouver Elects Kennedy Stewart Rachel Notley Andrew Lawton Jason Kenney Paul Rouleau Ken Sim
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The year of 2022 was a major year for Canadians. It was a year full of protests, global conflict, and political leadership changeups. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced some of his biggest challenges yet, including the nationwide Freedom Convoy protest movement. On the world stage, Russia's invasion of Ukraine set the world into disarray.

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00:00:00.000 After speaking with opposition leaders, the federal government has invoked the Emergencies Act.
00:00:09.240 2022 was a major year for Canadians. It was a year full of protests, global conflict,
00:00:13.600 and political leadership change-ups. Domestically, Canada saw some delayed easing of COVID-19
00:00:17.800 mandates and restrictions as the rest of the world moved quicker to open up. Prime Minister
00:00:21.340 Justin Trudeau also faced some of his biggest challenges yet, including the nationwide Freedom
00:00:24.980 Convoy protest movement. On the world stage, Russia's invasion of Ukraine set the world 0.76
00:00:29.400 into disarray. These are the top 10 most influential stories of 2022 and what they might mean for the
00:00:34.840 upcoming year. Number 10. Danielle Smith Passes the Sovereignty Act
00:00:38.480 In a major attempt to shake up the federal-provincial balance of power, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's
00:00:43.220 government passed the Sovereignty Act on December 8th, 10 days after the law was tabled. Smith
00:00:47.680 promised during her campaign to replace outgoing Premier Jason Kenney that she would use the
00:00:51.380 legislation to reinforce Alberta's jurisdiction over things like policing and managing its own
00:00:55.460 natural resources. The federal government has indicated that they would challenge the law
00:00:59.320 on constitutional grounds, setting up a possible showdown between Alberta and Ottawa in 2023.
00:01:04.960 Ultimately, whether Alberta continues its fight with the federal government is largely dependent
00:01:08.880 on the outcome of the 2023 provincial election, as NDP leader and Smith's main opponent, Rachel
00:01:14.180 Notley, has called on the Trudeau government to revoke the act should it become law.
00:01:18.420 Number 9. Trudeau's Invocation of the Emergencies Act
00:01:21.080 On February 14th, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked the Emergencies Act to quash peaceful
00:01:25.920 Freedom Convoy protesters who had set up in the nation's capital for weeks to demonstrate
00:01:30.240 against federal COVID-19 mandates. What began as a protest movement by truckers opposed to a
00:01:35.380 cross-border vaccination requirement ballooned into a nationwide movement that ultimately ended
00:01:39.780 with federal, provincial and local police authorities arresting demonstrators en masse.
00:01:44.640 The Liberal government's use of the law, which allowed police to freeze the bank accounts of
00:01:48.080 protesters and their sympathizers, led to international condemnation of Trudeau,
00:01:52.360 including while he was present in the European Parliament. 0.84
00:01:55.140 Mr. Trudeau, you are a disgrace for any democracy. Please spare us your presence. Thank you. 0.96
00:02:02.780 As required by law, the federal government commenced the Public Order Emergencies Commission
00:02:07.120 to investigate whether the conditions required to declare an emergency were met.
00:02:11.260 Commissioner Paul Rouleau's findings are expected to be presented in February 2023.
00:02:15.140 Number 8. Pierre Polyev elected leader of the Conservative Party
00:02:18.740 Carlton MP Pierre Polyev was elected leader of the federal Conservatives on September 10th
00:02:22.980 in a sweeping victory that saw him take 68% of the vote on the first ballot.
00:02:27.360 Polyev's election was seen by many as a break from the progressive side of the party.
00:02:30.880 Throughout the campaign, Polyev maintained support for Freedom Convoy protesters,
00:02:34.840 which saw him face many attacks from the legacy media and the Liberals.
00:02:37.920 As the year closes, polls show that the Conservatives maintain a slight lead over the governing Liberals.
00:02:42.520 However, without an election scheduled until 2025, Polyev still has a long path ahead of him.
00:02:48.260 Number 7. Elon Musk hints at a Bill C-11 challenge.
00:02:52.080 After taking over Twitter as the company's CEO in April,
00:02:54.780 Elon Musk has indicated on several occasions that he's opposed to the Liberal government's
00:02:58.300 internet regulation law, Bill C-11.
00:03:00.740 Most recently, Musk said in response to a tweet by True North fellow Andrew Lawton
00:03:04.340 that Bill C-11 and others are an attempt to muzzle Canadians.
00:03:07.780 Musk's ardent free speech approach to running the platform has prompted both Canadian politicians
00:03:12.460 and journalists to express outrage over the changes at Twitter.
00:03:15.560 What's so fresh about Elon Musk?
00:03:17.840 Well, the rise of anti-Semitism.
00:03:19.860 Oh, well, geez, that's a breath of fresh air.
00:03:22.460 Although Musk has expressed interest in handing off the CEO position to his successor,
00:03:26.020 as Bill C-11 reaches the final stages of the legislative process,
00:03:29.160 social media companies will continue to ramp up their opposition to the regulatory scheme.
00:03:33.700 Number 6. Queen Elizabeth II Passes Away
00:03:36.440 Canadians gathered across Canada to mourn the passing of Queen Elizabeth II earlier this year.
00:03:41.200 At the age of 96, while surrounded by her family, the late Queen was declared dead on September 8, 2022.
00:03:47.320 With her passing, King Charles III immediately assumed the throne.
00:03:50.580 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other prominent current and former politicians
00:03:54.220 attended the state funeral of the late Queen soon after her passing.
00:03:57.380 In May 2023, King Charles III will hold his coronation alongside the Queen Consort.
00:04:02.500 Additionally, Canadians can expect the printing of new currency bearing the monarch's portrait next year.
00:04:08.760 Number 5. Russia Invades Ukraine 0.83
00:04:10.740 On February 24th, Russian troops crossed the border into Ukraine.
00:04:14.800 The war has had repercussions on Canada's supply chain, including making the cost of fertilizer even more unaffordable.
00:04:20.220 Canada has responded to the invasion by issuing major sanctions against Russia
00:04:23.540 and even closing the country's airspace to Russian planes.
00:04:26.200 Some Canadians also jumped at the opportunity to serve on the front lines of the war.
00:04:30.120 As exclusively reported by True North, the Honorary Consulate of Ukraine in Vancouver indicated
00:04:34.460 thousands had expressed interest in joining the country's Volunteer Legion.
00:04:38.160 Without any sign that hostilities will end,
00:04:40.440 Canadians can expect to see further global disruptions as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war.
00:04:45.080 Canadians will also face further pressure to expand its natural resource development
00:04:48.480 to offset the world's reliance on Russian oil and gas.
00:04:51.340 Number 4. Veterans Offered Assisted Suicide
00:04:54.680 Nationwide discussion about assisted suicide reached a heightened level this fall
00:04:58.400 after it was revealed that several veterans, including a Paralympic athlete,
00:05:02.320 were offered assisted suicide by Veterans Affairs.
00:05:05.040 In August, it was first reported that an official with the department
00:05:07.440 had inappropriately suggested assisted suicide to a veteran seeking mental health treatment.
00:05:12.260 Veteran Affairs eventually acknowledged the mishap and apologized.
00:05:14.920 However, during the testimony before the Senate,
00:05:16.980 veteran Christine Gauthier explained how she was told to seek assisted suicide
00:05:21.560 when requesting a chairlift in her home.
00:05:24.100 The debacle has drawn international criticisms and forced Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
00:05:27.700 to halt further opening up access to assisted suicide to those with mental health issues.
00:05:32.260 Number 3. Ottawa Lifts Its Travel Ban on the Unvaccinated
00:05:35.340 In June, the federal government officially lifted its vaccine requirement for domestic and international travel.
00:05:40.320 After nearly a year of banning millions of Canadians from boarding a plane or train,
00:05:44.320 the liberal government rescinded the policy due to pressures from the travel industry.
00:05:48.540 On top of that, the liberal government also walked back on mandating the use of a Rivecan application for travel,
00:05:53.300 which many blamed for severe airport delays across the country.
00:05:56.240 When reversing the policies, the liberals left room for a potential return of mandates
00:05:59.720 should the pandemic situation worsen.
00:06:01.860 Since the pandemic has not been declared over by global health authorities,
00:06:04.760 the federal government could still employ new measures to fight any further spread of COVID-19.
00:06:09.100 Number 2. Vancouver Elects a New Mayor
00:06:12.020 In October, Vancouverites rejected the policies of former progressive mayor Kennedy Stewart by electing Ken Sim.
00:06:18.500 Throughout his campaign, Sim presented himself as the law and order candidate,
00:06:21.720 promising to hire an additional 100 police officers to combat surges and crime in the city.
00:06:26.460 During his first few months in the position, Sim approved of a motion which requires police to wear body cams by 2025.
00:06:32.120 In 2023, City Council will hash out the exact details of Sim's hiring plan
00:06:35.980 and allocate appropriate budget resources to recruiting new police officers and mental health workers.
00:06:41.080 Number 1. Oakville Prosthetic Breast Teacher Causes an International Scandal 0.91
00:06:44.880 When news broke out that a teacher at Oakville Trafalgar High School wore oversized prosthetic breasts to class,
00:06:50.240 it became an international sensation.
00:06:52.140 The teacher's antics led to several protests outside the school,
00:06:54.900 with students expressing discomfort about the teacher's presence. 0.96
00:06:57.840 Honestly, I think it's pretty disgusting.
00:06:59.980 As for administrators, the Hamilton-Wentworth School District has stood by the teacher,
00:07:04.400 even giving them a full-time security detail.
00:07:06.900 The Ontario government has since asked Education Ministry authorities
00:07:09.940 to review dress codes for staff as a result of the incident.