Ottawa Observations: Saturday-Monday, April 2-4, 2022

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Saturday to Monday, April 2-4, 2022

Ukraine/Russia War

Ukrainians near Kyiv deal with the crane of what Russia left behind

Joly accuses Russia of war crimes, but won't expell diplomats

Putin's War will destroy Russia

Killings in Ukrainian City of Bucha are 'clearly war crimes' says Joly

'Very high levels' of civilian casualties in Ukraine, UN human rights monitor says

Temporary 'homestays' in Canada could be a risky but necessary solution for Ukrainians fleeing war

UN says Ukraine's civilian deaths are being underestimated and the true number may never be known

'It's literally inhuman': Ukrainian MP calls on Canada to step up support after Bucha atrocities

Canada's commitment to support war crime investigation in Ukraine a good first step

'These are war crimes': In death, the victims of Bucha force the world to reckon with Vladimir Putin and his war on Ukraine

Putin must be tried for war attrocities 

New Russia sanctions on tap as atrocities in Bucha were 'clearly war crimes'  Melanie Joly says in Finland

The Bucha massacre shows what's at stake in Ukraine

This probably won't end well for Vladimir Putin

Is the West going to help Ukraine defeat Putin or not?

Ukraine's Zelenskyy set to address UN Security Council on Russia's war

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

BC ends quarantine program for temporary foreign workers, self-isolation continues 

Lifting of COVD-19 rules in New Brunswick allows foreign workers to head straight to farms

Ford says Ontario is experiencing a 'little spike' of COVID-19 but it's manageable

Feds consider definition of 'fully vaccinated' in review of federal worker mandate 

Quebec recorded as many as 32,000 new daily COVID infections last week, study estimates

COVID-19 hospitalizations rise in BC as province won't mention a sixth wave

BC health officials to provide COVID update Tuesday with new info on boosters, vaccine cards

Feds consider adding COVID-19 boosters to be considered fully vaccinated

Precautionary principle saved BC from SARS-1, so why is it not being deployed against COVID-19?

Globe and Mail

Ottawa expands access to temporary foreign workers to ease labour crunch 

Canada's big six banks almost came together to help Black entrepreneurs - but they wen their separate ways

Five reasons you should not buy a house until you're at least 30

Ahead of housing-focused 2022 federal budget, records show low take-up of shared mortgage programs from 2019

Alberta Health Services CEO removed as provincial government forges ahead with plans to revamp care

Suncor to ditch solar and wind assets, focus on Hydrogen and renewable fuels

Furniture maker Palliser expanding operations, hiring 700 workers amid high demand

Police response to Nova Scotia mass shooting was 'textbook,' RCMP union boss says

Canadians get a failing grade in civics

Correcting an imbalance in Canada's tax system

Chrystia Freeland readies another big-spending federal budget amid fears of rising inflation 

Federal budget the first important moment for NDP -Liberal pact, finance critic says

Ottawa is selling bilingualism for some, and not for others 

Canada needs a unified approach for people fleeing Ukraine and Afghanistan

Following the Pope's apology, Canadian Catholics need to step up

Why Toronto Mayor John Tory's reversal on seeing a third term matters

CBC

'Why did it take so long?' Pope's apology allows one residential school survivor to face hidden past

That Liberal-NDP deal may be putting New Democrats in an awkward spot

Canadian Forces in desperate need of new spending, procurement follow-through, experts say

New vaccine policy for federal workers set for release on Wednesday 

Jean Charest says Canada 'unprepared for conflict' pitches major investments in defence

Inuit and Métis leaders met cardinals, Vatican officials to pursue justice - including for fugitive priest

Federal government to announce high-speed internet for low-income seniors, families

The improbable political comeback of Danielle Smith 

Toronto/Vancouver Star

BC doubles number of subsidized seats in veterinary college to address shortage

Environment Canada warns of windstorm, huge waves, deep snow for parts of BC

BC Premier John Horgan tests positive for COVID-19, but says symptoms are 'mild'

Veteran BC Liberal Stephanie Cadieux resins seat, takes federal accessibility post

Did Jagmeet Singh make a fool's bargain with Justin Trudeau? He may be about to find out

'Robust' investments coming for North American defence: Anand 

Police find woman was not seriously injured by horse at 'freedom convoy' protest

Foreign Minister Joly in Finland as calls grow for Russian war crimes trial 

UN report on climate change 'sobering' say Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault

Cap greenhouse gases by 2025 or prepare for the worst, UN warns 

Northern Premiers discuss Arctic Sovereignty with PM in light of war in Ukraine

Ottawa says billions in investments will pay dividends. So show us the money

Our energy security and global standing would benefit from some good old fashioned pragmatism

Canada faces great challenges. We need more independent, creative policy thinkers to address them 

NATO wants Canada to double its military spending. Here's what that would mean for our future

Joyce Fairborn was a champion for women on Parliament Hill

'An ache that is always present': The Pope has apologized - but our Indigenous journey of reconciliation will continue

Toronto Sun

SIU says woman not seriously injured by police horse during Ottawa occupation, ends investigation 

GM to make $2B investment, add light-duty pickup to Oshawa

Canada's climate emperors have no clothes 

It's not complicated, Ford should move quicker on gas tax cut

Trudeau's budget won't balance itself this week

Federal oil and gas emissions plan will hurt Canadians 

Trudeau's NDP Budget: Will it balance itself?

The Trudeau Liberals remain obsessed with censoring Internet

Ontario provided relief at pumps, but we have to wait

Breaking down CBC's obsession with race and diversity

Learning from sins of the past

Canada's economic growth dead last

National Post

Canada to spend $2B on mineral strategy for EV battery supply chain

Canada's top General says world is becoming much more dangerous

Leslyn Lewis is the first Conservative leadership candidate to get onto the final ballot 

Bank of Canada survey shows most businesses think it will take at least two years to get inflation under control

Liberals take note, when benefits become rights, it's hard to make people pay

The unintended consequences of the Trudeau government banning gas-powered cars by 2035

Canada will soon offer doctor-assisted death to the mentally ill. Who should be eligible?

High-speed internet at $20 a month for low income seniors, families to be announced

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Global          

'It's a fortress': Why Chinatown is seen as a bellwether for business security in Vancouver

Pattulo Bridge, Massey Tunnel replacements expected to get new names

'We are stuck': BC's civilian led police watchdog reports staffing problems

BC Premier John Horgan tests positive for COVID-19

'This has to be done': Abbotsford moves ahead on costly flood prevention plans

Former Falkland RCMP officer's civil suit alleging internal investigation mishandled goes to trial

More British Columbians moving to small towns, report shows

'Freedom convoy' organizer Pat Kin still 'shopping for lawyers' ahead of trial 

Conservatives clamp down on governing body's dealings with reporters, social media posts

Canadian Forces sexual misconduct review expected don May 20

Miscellaneous            

Surrey South MLA Stephanie Cadieux will resign her seat at the end of April

Greater Vancouver home sales cool down, dipping nearly 24 percent from record month

Fraser Valley detached home price nearly doubles in couple of years to $1,726,900

Bill 17's changes to traffic court add up to brazen denial of due process and access to justice

BC says refugees are welcome. But it Still detains migrants

The Pope's apology must come with real change

Residents Love This supportive housing nurse. Her job is being cut

Don't be fooled by the great Pandemic Denial