Ottawa Observations: Saturday-Monday, April 30-May 2, 2022

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Saturday-Monday, April 30 -May 2, 2022

Ukraine/Russia War

For Ukraine's women refugees, Poland's strict abortion and birth control laws hinder their next steps

Canadian MPs look to visit war-torn Ukraine

In the small Ukraine city Chest, a rare public display of dissent over war with Russia

First civilians evacuated from besieged Mariupol steel plant head for safety

Ukrainian police search for bodies and collaborators in the ruins of Bucha and Borodyanka  

As allies visit Ukraine's capital, Canada's absence is being noticed 

Former Russian PM says country will start to doubt Putin's leadership as sanctions hit harder

Angelina Jolie meets wounded children and fans in wester Ukraine 

Punish Russia for sex crimes against Ukrainian women and children: Ukraine ambassador 

EU prepare next Russian sanctions including German-backed oil ban

Canada needs to do more to counter the Russian threat

No, Ukraine does not have a neo-Nazi problem 

Ukraine needs more weapons as war with Russia enters 'very important' phase: ambassador-designate 

Allies must 'eliminate' Russia from world stage at UN Security Council: ex-NATO leader

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Three young adults on why they haven't gotten a COVID-19 booster shot 

Why the Novavax COVID vaccine has developed such a fandom - and why it matters 

Can't shake the Omicron symptoms? You're not alone 

We're sick of thinking about COVID. But here are the key questions we still need to answer

Globe and Mail

Airline urges Ottawa to aid in crew's safe return 

Conservatives disqualify three candidates from leadership race, leaving Simon the ballot 

Stellantis announces $3.6 billion retool of Ontario plants to make electric and hybrid fuel vehicles

Friend remembers cadet who died in vehicle incident as 'class clown'

Poilievre has a point on central-bank digital currencies  

'Sorry, Grandma, we're cutting your benefits,' No politician will ever say that. But maybe they should 

Rapid rate hikes critical to 'break' rising inflation expectations, says former BoC governor David Dodge

Caisse de Depot bows out of Montreal light rail project 

'Rolling Thunder' biker convoy leaves Ottawa after weekend of demonstrations 

Conservative party leadership rivals gather for the first time to make their pitch 

Will the standard Liberal tactics of accusing Conservatives of being pro-gun and anti-abortion work on Pierre Poilievre?

Use of facial-recognition technology by law enforcement must be limited, say privacy watchdogs  

Canada lags behind US in intercepting imports made with forced labour 

Elon Musk's first move should be removing dictators from Twitter

Ottawa's Holocaust memorial is a place for solemn reflection, not photo shoots

CBC

Almost $6M in Freedom Convoy money captured as months-long injunction ends

Homebuyers set to lose unprotected deposits of up to $150K after GTA developer refused licences 

Why Ottawa's plan to ramp up construction might not bring down soaring home prices

The Liberals and Conservatives are sparring over Parliament's most precious resource: time

Anti-Abortion activists claim corruption after Tories bar social conservative from leadership race

Police investigate graffiti at Rolling Thunder church service  

Will Archbishop of Canterbury's residential school apology include any of Church of England's $13B in assets?

Number of Canadians living to 100 hit a record high, new census figures show

CSIS flags issues with US intelligence prior to January 6 riot, says it faces the same problems

Travellers facing 'chaotic' delays as Pearson airport navigates long lines, staffing issues 

Domestic violence survivors say family courts are failing them

Steallantis plants in Windsor, Brampton to get $3.6B in upgrades for 

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

As the pandemic draw on, we cannot afford delays in cancer treatment 

Toronto/Vancouver Star

BC tables data collection law to help dismantle systemic racism, says Premier 

BC PharnaCare program approves additional drugs, expands coverage 

Pickleball's growth raises a racket in Victoria, amid bans over noise complaints 

'These people are serious national security threats.' Why is it so hard for Canada's military to root out white supremacists?

Electric retooling at Stellantis plants part of $16 billion auto sector overhaul 

New legal restrictions needed on police use of facial recognition: privacy watchdogs 

Quebec takes over Montreal rail line, sending another project back to planning stage

'Democratic criss': Electoral reform debate resurfaces ahead of Quebec fall election 

Conservative party rejects three applicants for leadership race 

Rachel Notley and the NDP have Alberta conservatives on the defensive 

Ottawa is boring again - to everyone's relief 

Where did Canada's famed civility go?

Conservative leadership hopefuls share stage at GTA event

Pierre Poilievre and Doug Ford are shrugging off climate change. Voters might be OK with that  

Toronto Sun

Ford secures auto jobs -- maybe even his own - In Windsor and Brampton

Strike by at least 15,000 construction workers hammers projects 

Make bail harder to get for gun-toting repeat offenders: Cops

Making Tories worth a Daman to the national electorate 

The constant disparaging of Conservatives has to stop 

Trudeau still pushing for secrecy inside his government

Fighting back agains Del Luca's attacks on workers, projects 

Don't ignore left-wing protest violence

Lower taxes during these tough times

PM's 'Just Transition' plan is hot air

National Post

Jason Kenney's critics are wrong. Alert is the only place conservatism is winning

What the Ontario Liberals and NDP don't want to talk about  

More than $1 billion in public funds for auto plant retooling part of the drive to electric vehicles

Privacy watchdogs call for laws limiting police use of facial recognition 

Pierre Poilievre's appeal is fuelled by Trudeau's never-ending sanctimony  

Patrick Brown under fire for comments comparing Palestinians to Ukrainians

The Trudeau Liberals' 'clear overreach' to control the Internet

Let the baseless attacks against Poilievre begin!

New report recommends turning the Armed Forces into a secular theocracy

Legault has grown arrogant because his government seems almost immune from criticism

Macleans                           

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Global          

Lytton debris removal delays a result of archaeological importance, costing issues

"What rebuilding?" Lytton resident says 10 months after fire, properties still not cleared

BC becomes first in North American to introduce Anti-Racism Data Act

BC PharmaCare program approves additional drugs, expands coverage 

'Hang on to your seats': After over 800 protests in 2021, Vancouver's top cop says more to come

No quick fix to long security lineups at YVR, airport says

Plagued by public safety concerns, Chinatown business owners plead for government's help 

Voters reject plan to incorporate Sorrento, Blind Bay into BC's newest municipality 

Cannabis retailers suing BC for $40M while seeking end to illegal pot shops on reserves

Community 'navigators' pair with posties to restore Downtown Eastside mail service 

Almost 20% of Ontario MPPs declared rental income in 2021

Canada's plan to ease runaway housing prices could backfire on Trudeau: experts 

Miscellaneous            

Fake taxi linked to debit-card fraud scam in Richmond 

A suspicious device along half-marathon route 'rendered inert' by Vancouver police

New Vancouver party called VOTE Socialist launches on May Day in Grandview Park

After experiencing cognitive decline, Howard Green ends hunger strike on day 31

City Councillors who benefit from systemic discrimination refuse to take real action to address the status quo

BC Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon wins Vancouver-Quilchena by-election

Is it fair to characterize Premier John Horgan as 'anti-science'?

Stop logging old-growth forests immediately

How to revive Canada's Child-Care Workforce

Two DOXA films explore the legacy of Hydro in BC

A visit with Climate Crisis Hunger Striker Howard Breen 

The Legal Battles of Vancouver's Bling King

Competitor cries would over BC government $2 Million No-Bid contract