Ottawa Observations: Thursday, September 30, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Thursday, September 30, 2021

 

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

How thousands marked the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: 'We will fight to be heard'

Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan puts names to 300 of 751 unmarked graves

New survey notes of growing awareness of the mistreatment of Indigenous peoples

This National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Canada should commit to a Just Transition for Indigenous Peoples

Indigenous leaders call on Canadians to 'own your own truth' on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Jody Wilson-Raybould says substantive action must follow symbolism on path toward reconciliation

We finally have a national day for truth and reconciliation. But it's not nearly enough 

How should you spend National Day for Truth and Reconciliaton?

Indigenous people in Toronto badly undercounted by census, but experts hopeful for change

'Reconciliation demands honesty and transparency' says chief of BC First Nation

Residential school survivor proposes Indigenous museum as part of reconciliation

Reconciliation Day not holiday because Quebec needs more productivity: Legault 

Turning our collective grief to action

On Truth and Reconciliation Day, we must address how Canada and the Catholic Church worked to destroy Indigenous peoples 

Canada is the 'home and native land' only for Indigenous communities

Let me tell you a story about residential schools

'Sheer frightened panic': Why the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation falls in September

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will help ensure Canadians never forget the past

Out of the Residential Schools, into the prison and foster care systems

Ways, big and small, Canadians are marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 

Tsleil-Waututh march with 'one heart' on pilgrimage to former residential school site

Canada needs to 'lean in': Message on truth and reconciliation from Kamloops

'No one is exempt': Former BC residential school caretakers on truth and reconciliation

Penticton Indian Band refuses to recognize day as community event draws hundreds  

National Truth and Reconciliation Day is not just a day off, Okanagan Indigenous leaders claim

Preserving and revitalizing Indigenous languages

'We're healing': Marches, ceremonies mark first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in BC

I'm working for a brighter future for my First Nation Community - and I need Canadians to join me

Taking Back Tk'emlúps

Vancouver Island school gets new Indigenous name ahead of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 

Truth and Reconciliation Day: Respect, remembrance, resurgence and reclamation

'We don't want this just to be a token day': Vancouver comes together for National Reconciliation Day

First Nation in Kamloops again calls for Catholic Church to release records of children who died at residential school

Hundreds pack Centennial Square for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Reconciliation initiative aims to make up for 'rent free' living

We need to do more than just talk about reconciliation 

Lekwungen Traditional Dancers keep their culture alive

A day to reflect and to look ahead

Saanich Peninsula contractors help raise Tsawout First Nation big house as part of reconciliation

Victoria's Orange Shirt Day is born out of trauma, friendship and hope

'We are all brothers and sisters' Sts'ailes chief imparts words of healing, hope on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Canadians urged to donate one day's pay to Indigenous groups on September 30

'It's like renewing our vow': Murray Sinclair says it will take a while to figure out September 30 but we shouldn't give up 

Tk'emlúps te Secwèpemc hold ceremony at former Kamloops residential school site

'It's important to mark this day': Whitehorse march brings out hundreds to mark national day of reconciliation

Walk follows path of Six Nations boy who never made it home from residential school 

Thousands gather on Parliament Hill to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

'We need you to push your educators, to push your government': March in Montreal demands action now

APTN Investigates presents retrospective to honour residential school survivors on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 

A most unusual day for a vacation

Trudeau flies to Tofino for a vacation with family as Canada marks first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Trudeau flew to Tofino, with family on 1st National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Justin Trudeau flies to Tofino for family vacation as Canada marks first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Trudeau flies to Tofino, to be with family on Truth and Reconciliation Day

Surf's Up: PM spends Canada's first Truth and Reconciliation Day on vacation

Trudeau utterly tone deaf - again

Justin Trudeau jets to Tofino for vacation of First Truth and Reconciliation Day

Trudeau spends 1st Truth and Reconciliation Day in Tofino on vacation, contradicting itinerary 

BC First Nation leaders blast Trudeau for spending Truth and Reconciliation Day in Tofino

Trudeau spends National Truth and Reconciliation Day in Tofino

Canada / China tensions                 

Energy crisis, rolling blackouts in China could disrupt global supply chain

No more excuses, Canada: Bring my husband Huseyin Celil home

From one hostage to another: Advice to Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor

How Canada can get tough on China

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Calgary ICU nurse dies of apparent drug overdose due to trauma, abuse suffered on front lines of the pandemic  

Will Canadians with mixed-vaccine doses be blocked from US flights?

'It's really scary': Alberta physicians face more aggressive, misinformed patients  

Ontario's unvaccinated are prolonging the pandemic. Vaccine mandates work. So what are we waiting for?

Nine more deaths, 749 new cases reported in BC

Surrey to make masks mandatory for all K-12 students

Over 700 new cases; deaths in all five health regions 

BC Records 749 new cases of COVID-19 and 9 more deaths

Globe and Mail

COVID-19 made these homeowners leave big cities behind. As cities reopens are they ever coming back?

Alberta physicians face a rise in aggressive, misinformed patients

Alberta's oil patch should focus on energy transition and waste no time on resentment

Any member of Parliament who is not vaccinated against COVID-19 should resign

Liberal plan to fiddle with CMHC mortgage insurance is risky for home buyers, taxpayers and the financial system

Trudeau promises another gender balanced cabinet, but parity in the House is still far off

We need to talk (about the economy)

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the myth of universal public health care in Canada

The People's Party showed its true colours with targeting of journalists

Are our leaders responsible for their unpopularity? Or is it the system?

CBC

Conservative member attacking O'Toole's leadership could be dropped from party council, president warns

The Conservative vote in Alberta shrank. Here's why

Alberta public servants will need to be fully vaccinated or provide negative test results, premier says

COP26's success rests partly on global climate fund promised in 2015 - and its short billions

Toronto/Vancouver Star

 

Two arrested as academics share concerns over Indigenous artifacts at BC site

Third BC school district issues across-the-board mask mandate for all students

Planned recruiting ads aimed at women as military struggles with sexual misconduct 

Canada's top court to rule on Ontario's move to slash Toronto city council

Saskatchewan MLA Resigns from caucus as province reaches new COVID-19 records

Métis National Council elects first new president in 18 years

Families of Canadians trapped in Syria turn to Federal Court to force government help

The new government can likely get only one or two big thins done before the next election - and it will decide Justin Trudeau's legacy

Want to see real action on climate change? Follow the money

Toronto Sun

Trudeau's sunny ways have morphed into delusional thinking

Big changes may be coming to Canada's vetting of Refugees

The media is biased on diversity. Let the students rise up

What the Ontario Liberal Party will be pushing for

Don't play political games with COVID testing in schools

Trudeau thinks his 'new' gov't is more powerful than ever before

National Post

Ontario's pandemic is getting better. Its other big economic problems aren't

More reasons some Canadians distrust the powers-that-be

Canadians have seen the 'Free Alberta Strategy' before

What's the point of the Greens?

We are witnessing the results of our neglected health system, and Canadians are paying with their lives

Maclean's

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Global 

BC Child Protection Services 'residential schools part two', say Métis lawyers

Afghan journalist in BC Fears for safety of his colleagues Afghanistan

Staff shortages lead to temporary closure of BC emergency department

Kenney says Alberta to accept help from Feds, Newfoundland as health system under 'enormous pressure'

'Faint hope': Court ruling a step towards keeping more Indigenous kids out of foster care

Ottawa repeats support offer to Saskatchewan

Former PQ leader Boisclair will head straight to trial on sexual assault charges

Miscellaneous            

Despite COVID-19 travel restrictions, Canada's population grew mostly with international migration

Indigenous kids eligible to collect billions of dollars after Trudeau government loses appeal of human-rights ruling

Horgan Failed on Fairy Creek, Say BC Liberals and Greens

Orcas are in Trouble. Do Documentaries Help?