Ottawa Observations: Tuesday/Wednesday, March 22-23, 2022

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Tuesday/Wednesday, March 22 & 23, 2022

Ukraine/Russia War

NATO expects to increase battlegroups in Eastern Europe

Canada pressed to take on extra NATO defence role in Baltics

Canadian troops ordered to stay away as foreign fighters flock to Ukraine

Russia to seek payment in rubles for gas sales from 'unfriendly' countries, Putin says

Veteran Putin aide resigns over Ukraine war, leaves Russia

Putin's war in Ukraine and a looming energy shock will change the future

Ukrainian Canadian Congress concerned by lack of federal programs to support refugees fleeing war

If Russia is truly concerned about denazification, it should address the problem at home

Will Putin use nuclear weapons in its war with Ukraine?

Putin's army is stumbling in Ukraine. Did the West get Russia's war machine wrong?

NATO reinforces its easter flank as it braces against threat of Russian chemical attacks

'I'm alive': Former Canadian Forces sniper debunks rumours of his death in Ukraine

Trudeau heads to NATO summit to discuss next steps as bloodshed in Ukraine continues

Canadian military reports sagging recruitment as NATO ramps up deployment in Eastern Europe

Trudeau, NATO leaders gather as experts warn Ukraine war is entering a new and bloodier phase

Changes Canada can make to help settle Ukrainians faster

Ukrainians Embassy: Russian war crimes a challenge to Canadians, too

Ukrainians are dying while NATO's weakness prevails

I went to Moldova and Ukrainian refugees are desperate for Canada's help 

Trudeau's address to European Parliament focuses on the rising threats to democracies

Zelenskyy calls for worldwide protests to mark 1 month since Russia invaded Ukraine

Ukraine needs more humanitarian aid, military gear, Trudeau tells EU leaders

The Liberal/NDP arrangement

Quebec Premier François Legault condamnes 'very centralist' Liberal-NDP deal as intrusion in provincial affairs

NDP, Liberals upbeat about new deal as some warn of pitfalls for the 'junior partner'

What the Liberal-NDP deal will mean for health care 

Pharmacists say they should be playing a bigger role in providing access to COVID-19 medication

Justin Trudeau finds another way to neuter Parliament

The Liberal-NDP deal: short term gain for long term pain?

Under Liberal-NDP deal, Singh won't oppose higher defence spending in exchange for billions on social programs

NDP expects phased-in approach to national pharmacare promise in deal with Liberals

Trudeau makes a deal to solidify his legacy on the left

With his deal with the NDP, Justin Trudeau gets to go back to sunny ways

The Liberal-NDP accord could give this Parliament the time it needs to work

Conservative Interim leader accuses Liberals of 'power grab' after Trudeau makes a deal with NDP

How the Liberal-NDP agreement will work and what it might mean for Canadians

Liberals agree to launch dental care program in exchange for NDP support

Liberals, NDP leadership reach tentative deal to support Trudeau government to 2025

Everything we know about the Liberal-NDP dental care proposal

Legault warns new Liberal-NDP alliance will trigger confrontation with provinces

Liberal-NDP deal on pharmacare should include some illicit substances: advocates

Jagmeet Singh's shopping list  means tough choices for Justin Trudeau

NDP-Liberal deal shows you shouldn't really count Justin Trudeau out

Justin Trudeau won't say if Liberal-NDP deal impacts military spending

Liberal-NDP deal has Conservatives contemplating an election without Justin Trudeau

Don't call it a coalition: experts lay out history of Liberal-NDP deal

Jagmeet Singh says NDP will 'get help to people' through deal to support Trudeau government

Poilievre says Trudeau has become Canada's first NDP prime minster

Liberal-NDP deal a coalition by any other name ...

Here's why Trudeau-Singh deal is good for Canadians

Trudeau buys a majority

NDP has more to lose from deal with Liberals, experts warn

Low-income Canadians can thank NDP MP don Davies for a universal dental-care program

Liberals and NDP announce supply and confidence agreement to offer stable government until 2025

Lets's Make a Deal, say New Dems and Liberals

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Infants, kids under 6 in US, Europe could be cleared for Moderna vaccines by summer after promising trial, company says

Rapid COVID-19 tests available at BC pharmacies for people aged 18 and up

Feds paid for online influencers to promote COVID-19 vaccines

BC reports 1 death, cases in hospital see first uptick in six weeks

Rapid COVID-19 tests now available to anyone in BC aged 18+

BC didn't track spread of COVID-19 from work camps, documents show

Globe and Mail

Canada's military to adopt gender-neutral dress code as it moves to diversify ranks

We've come so far - let's not turn making into a political symbol now

With a giant new investment, Canada's auto sector has proved it can survive the EV transition  The question now is whether it can thrive

Patty Hajdu puts forward 'ambitious ask' on Indigenous housing ahead of federal budget

Ottawa planned to remove residential schools memorial months earlier, according to documents 

Opportunity lies ahead if Conservatives can get their act together

Former Toronto police chief Mike Saunders running for Ontario PC's in Kathleen Wynne's former riding

Canadian business leaders make pitch to US on covering Ukraine invasion-related energy, food shortfalls

With his deal with the NDP, Justin Trudeau gets to go back to sunny ways

CBC

Ottawa reveals details of 1st 'Green Bond' Sale

Unifor alleges former president Jerry Dias took $50K from COVID-19 test kit supplier

$4.9B electric vehicle battery plant announced for Windsor, Ontario

Workers back on the job at noon after CP Rail and union agree to final arbitration

Charest has the edge in Ontario over Conservative leadership rival Poilievre, poll suggests

In opening its borders to refugees from Ukraine, is Canada practising performance activism?

Toronto/Vancouver Star

A 'troubling narrative' has been revealed within Canada's system to help abused migrant workers

Patients in BC waiting too long for surgery, not being counted by province: doctor

Housing minister, municipal governments at odds over BC housing supply report

Jerry Dias accused of accepting $50,000 from COVID test supplier, says he's going to rehab facility

Ontario is overhauling its blue box program - and critics say it will be a disaster

'We never thought our dream would end like a nightmare' says woman whose adoption under Muslim law is not recognized by Canada

120 reasons not to vote Doug Ford in the June election

British Minister hopes for free trade deal with Canada within a year

Too white and too male, Canadian Armed Forces are rethinking recruiting as staffing slides, senior offices say

Canada's military to adopt gender-neutral dress code as it moves to diversify ranks

Fractious United Conservative vote on Alberta premier moves from in-person to mail-in

90 scientists ask feds to protect carbon rich old forests in upcoming climate plan

Liberals and New Democrats have made a deal in Ottawa - will Queen's Park be next?

Russia's loss is Canada's gain as globalization gets a harsh reset

Toronto Sun

Unifor accuses union's former national president of $50,000 ethical breach

Battery plant an positive jolt for Ontarios auto sector

Trudeau's carbon tax failed to do what he promised

'Remove the Gatekeepers!' Pierre Poilievre on Inflation, Housing; Trudeau's coalition 

National Post

Pressure to increase defence spending, NDP's big ticket demands add to Freeland's budget dilemma

Why the sudden move to mail-in ballots for UCP vote? Jason Kenney's political survival

Former Unifor leader Jerry Dias accused to taking payment for promoting COVID test kits

Macleans                           

Generational wealth often comes in the form of trust funds. Does it also include grocery runs?

Global          

Tough bargaining ahead as BC public sector contracts expire amid surging inflation

Most British Columbians want to keep working from home, new survey suggests

Former Chilliwack teacher Clint Johnston elected new BCTF president

BC councillor targeted by threats says arrest made amid growing harassment of public figures

Disgraced former Kelowna Social worker testifies he was 'fraudulent'

Victoria city council debates Indigenous property tax option

City Councillor calls for vote on whether Vancouver should host 2030 Olympics

'Heartbreaking': Mural defaced in Vancouver's Chinatown as graffiti spree persists

BCs housing inventory lacking 'right supply' to resolve affordable housing crisis

Vancouver Pride Parade hopeful to return to in-person event this summer

BC announced more funding for Legal Aid

Victoria council debates Indigenous property tax option

'Extremely surprised': Victoria pickle ball group ousted from park after noise complaints

Industry calls for permanent supply chain solution in wake of CP Rail work stoppage

Want to boost military recruits? Diversity, cultural change are key: officials

Miscellaneous            

Mining should embrace Carbon Taxes out of self interest

Police shot Kyaw Din to Death. He didn't need to die

The Nuchatlaht Legal Fight is a Big Deal. Here's why

Can we raise Livestock sustainably?