Ottawa Observations: Thursday/Friday, April 28-29, 2022

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Thursday/Friday, April 28 & 29, 2022

Ukraine/Russia War

Zelensky says peace talks close to collapse as battle rages in the east 

Hundreds arrested in Ukraine for helping Russian troops since anti-collaboration law enacted

Former US Marine killed fighting in Ukraine: relatives

Lifting sanctions against Russia part of peace talks with Ukraine, Lavrov says 

Melanie Joly testifies on Ukraine war and possible new sanctions law at Senate committee 

Canada to give Ukraine more 'lethal and non-lethal aid, Defence Minister Anita Anand vows 

War in Ukraine shines spotlight on fractures in the global financial system 

Angela Merkel's nuclear folly fuelled Putin's ambitions in Ukraine 

At last, there's clarity on why we're aiding Ukraine: We want to weaken Russia permanently 

Allowing our gaze to wander from Ukraine helps Putin win

From Russia with not much love 

Pro-Russia conservatives have lost their moral compass 

It's vital that the West continues its support of Ukraine 

'Anybody want to drive this ambulance to Ukraine?"

MPs declare Ukraine invasion an act of genocide 

Over 1 million have evacuated from Ukraine to Russia since February 24 Russian minister

Ukraine rounding up 'traitors' helping Russian army: 'Justice will be served"

Canadian, US defence ministers highlight aid to Ukraine, but mum on Norad's future 

Canada must be ready for 'all scenarios' as Russia continues nuclear threats: Joly

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Toronto physician named new scientific director of expert COVID advisory group 

Moderna facility in Montreal area expected to produce 100 million vaccine doses by 2024

Globe and Mail

Trudeau says he trusts police to enforce laws on violence, hate as "Rolling Thunder" motorcycle rally descends on Ottawa  

Four cadets found dead after incident at Royal Military College 

BC coroner to hold public inquest into death of Cree teen at group home 

PEI asking Ottawa for Confederation Bridget to be renamed Epekwitk Crossing 

Conflict of Interest? The PM has a loophole for that 

The alternative to state of Twitter is not "anything goes" - it's editorial judgment 

Politicians are selling us a myth on housing that more supply will be our salvation 

It 'didn't cross my mind' Trudeau could have been investigated for fraud over Aga Khan trip, former ethics commissioner says

Leona Alleslev, Marc Dalton drop out of Conservative leadership race after missing fundraising deadline 

Keira's Law, requiring judicial training on domestic violence, passes second stage in House

Ontario Liberals pledge to remove HST from prepared food under $20

Bloc warns Liberals against 'creating parallel Parliament with its own rules' on Winnipeg lab documents

Pierre Poilievre say she would oppose Bank of Canada's proposed digital currency as PM

Rebuilding community trust part of response plan for "Rolling Thunder" motorcycle rally: Ottawa mayor, Police Chief

RCMP, national Inuit organization agree on reconciliation plan 

Ontario Greens look to other provinces as they campaign to grow their caucus of one

CBC

Ottawa Police clear crowd from downtown street on Day 1 of weekend rally 

One quarter of Canadians believe online conspiracy theories, expert tells MPs

Canadian Blood Services to end blood ban for men show have sex with men

Preston Manning warns Conservative campaigns that personal attacks could 'poison the party'

Pierre Poilievre promises to quash Bank of Canada's foray into digital currency

Cadets on here of graduation victims in vehicle incident at RMC

Ottawa eyes change to sanctions law to allow for seizure and distribution of sanctioned foreign assets 

Peter MacKay still owes nearly $300K for failed 2020 Tory leadership run

RCMP officers quit after being asked to arrest national security target without details, report says

Crimes on the Moon could soon be added to Canada's Criminal Code 

Police share route for Saturday's Rolling Thunder motorcycle ride

Poilievre's campaign hires team behind Canada Proud to boost his messages online 

Ottawa promises a national monument to survivors and victims of residential schools

Toronto/Vancouver Star

BC premier stresses importance of co-operation within forestry sector 

BC scraps controversial plan to involuntarily treat youth after overdose

BC disaster program upgraded to help flood victims, quickly aid in other disasters 

Health Canada lifts ban on blood donations from men who have sex with men 

Leona Alleslev drops out of Conservative leadership race 

MPs debate Keira's Law to require judicial training on domestic violence  

Police breached accused man's right to counsel, Supreme Court rules

Ontario election campaign approaches after Tories table budget-as-platform 

Several arrests, fines as police clear protesters from downtown Ottawa street 

Doug Ford is trying to buy your vote - and he's using your money to do it

Casualties of COVID: The pain of the undergrads

The Ottawa truck convoy cost Parliamentary security millions 

'Rolling Thunder' demonstrators are coming to Ottawa. Here's what we know about there links to the truck convoy 

Toronto Sun

Four cadets dead after car goes into water near RCM in Kingston 

A cheaper chicken dinner for every vote is latest Ontario election promise

Ford's budget gets mixed reviews on eve of election campaign

On fiscal prudence and tax relief, Ford lays an egg

Ford makes moves that handcuff the Liberals and NDP

Rebuilding Canada's bio manufacturing sector 

Is Ottawa aware the world is on brink of a food shortage?

Ford's budget a campaign document on rebuilding after COVID

Ford government breaks 'balanced budget' promise 

Conservative leadership candidates engage in battle of ideas with actual policy 

Ford lays down budget gauntlet: Premier cuts taxes and costs for voters 

Construction union endorses Ford, launches campaign against Del Duca 

Rolling Thunder about to descend on nation's capital 

The Right to Protest 

Ford budget lacks needed tax relief

National Post

Liberals push for late-night sit-in risks strain on House and Senate Committees 

Four cadets dead after car goes into water near RMC in Kingston 

Trudeau government ponders national handgun law 

Please prove me wrong about this farce of an inquiry into the Emergencies Act 

Police report 'several' arrests as Rolling Thunder protest arrives in Ottawa

Ontario  MPP Randy Hillier loses bid to overturn bail restrictions on his social media access 

Parliamentary security costs risen by $10M this year, even before Freedom Convoy 

This budget shows Ontario's conservative fiscal hawks are nearly all extinct 

MP Scott Aitchison becomes sixth official candidate in Conservative leadership race 

Poilievre would halt the Bank of Canada's digital currency, submit central bank to more audits 

We must never forget the Holocaust, or its victims 

Macleans                           

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Global          

Advocates hopeful about recommended changes on BC policing, mental health 

This BC company wants to electrify your Porsche, your mini van and your school bus

BC government concerned amid Freshii's move to outsource jobs with virtual cashiers

'Welcome news': Inquest into death of First Nations teen in BC group home set for fall 

Richmond Night Market back in full force for 1st time since 2019 

Parents of children with autism seek to avoid 'disaster' protest BC's new funding model

Surrey RCMP investigating incident outside mosque as 'possible hate crime'

Voters set to decide if Kevin Falcon will be able to lead BC Liberals in Legislature 

BC remembers fallen workers on National Day of Mourning

BC scraps controversial plan to involuntarily treat youth after overdose 

Both sides of BC old growth login debate 'can't see the forest for the trees': minister

All party committee calls on BC to replace RCMP with provincial police force 

4 cadets killed in incident at military college in Kingston identified 

Feds' $1.5B compensation for unclean drinking water called unfair by Indigenous leaders 

Miscellaneous            

Early riser rejoice as Vancouver announces 2022 lawn-watering restrictions starting May 1

Lions Gate Bridge and Stanley Park Causeway to be closed at night both directions during weekend 

Regulator imposes $6,000 fine on realtor for 'misleading' advertisement of Surrey property 

4 reasons why Ch'ich'iyúy in Stratchona should be your first home 

Three dead at hands of Surrey RCMP in two weeks

Plan to replace Vancouver home with storage building ties need due to 'small sizes of new apartments"

Hallelujah - the Liberal government is taking action on mandatory minimum sentences 

Stanley Park seawall reopened after storm repairs 

BC Ferries executives need to clarify the air about COVID-19 

BC's Mental Health Act will be overhauled

Athabasca University's Big No to the Kennedy Government

Where did Vancouver's Children go?

A Kenney Minister's Actions are under fire. Now there's a BC Twist

Elon Musk colonizes another space 

Jason Kenney's bizarre appearance on a US Podcast 

It's time to decolonize conservation 

Reconciliation Minister apologizes for telling First Nations to "group up' with nearby communities 

FOI reveals RCMP's pipeline acton called off after info 'leaks'

How Should we make polluters pay for cleanup in BC?