Ottawa Observations: Thursday-Friday, May 19-20, 2022

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Thursday-Friday,  May 19-20 , 2022

Ukraine/Russia War

What was lost when the Russians destroyed Mariupol

Zelensky struggles to gain support in African countries as Russian interests prevail 

Oleksandr Shelipov was one of the first causalities of Russia's invasion. The war crime trial around his death could make history

Waves os sanctions were supposed to crush the Russian economy, but it is still showing signs of resilience

In Ukraine's 'Hell's Kitchen' volunteers show they can take the heat

Canada announces $250M loan to Ukraine, new round of sanctions on Russia

G7 countries to provide $19.8  billion US in aid to Ukraine 

Russia claims to have taken full control of Mariupol 

'Mentally, I think I'm broken': How Canada is failing Ukraine's most vulnerable and desperate

Ukrainian group calls for more support for refugees arriving in Canada 

Jason Kenney resigns

The wave of anger that toppled Kennedy is a danger to all Conservatives 

Jason Kenney's leadership style hurt him, but UCP's internal divides made it unlikely any leader could hold the party together

Don't look now, but Conservatives are developing a culture of cancelling their own

Jason Kenney is latest conservative leader to be pushed out for not being 'extreme enough' federal tourism minister says

Jason Kenney to remain as premier, party leader until new UCP leader is chosen 

The ideals and principles that proved Jason Kenney's undoing

With Kenney's exit, the 'resistance' era is over - but something louder might follow

Trudeau says Huawei, ZTE5G ban took longer because government wanted to get it right 

Canada bans Chinese tech giant Huawei from 5G network

Jason Kenney's capitulation as UCP leader is a catalyst for more chaos in Alberta politics 

Why Conservative premiers can't seem to keep their job in Alberta  

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney to step down as UCP leader after barely surviving leadership review

Conservatives know tapping into voters' anger can work. But it's a risky strategy

Farewell to Prince Charles, the man who may not be king

Jason Kenney ouster doesn't bode well for federal Conservatives 

COVID didn't bring Jason Kenney down - his autocratic  leadership style did

It seems Jason Kenney and his foes have different definitions of 'quit'

'We must remain united: Jason Kenney to remain as leader until new one chose, UCP decides 

Jason Kenney exits stage right

Jason Keith to remain focused on 'people's business' until new UCP leader is chosen 

Is a 'big tent' Conservative party realistic in Alberta anymore?

Is Jason Kenney Really Ridging off into the Sunset?

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

540 people in BC hospitalized with COVID-19, milder cases among vaccinated

Cases in BC hospitals fall as sixth wave shows sign of peaking 

Globe and Mail

Inflation is high, pervasive and frequently felt. That's a dangerous mix 

Average gas prices have hit $2 a litre. Here's how Canadians are coping with soaring costs at the pump

China accuses Canada of 'political manipulation' over 5G ban of Huawei, ZTE

After a life sentence for a murder David Milgaard didn't commit, a life devoted to pursuing justice for others

Marc Garneau on enjoying political life after cabinet ouster, writing his memoirs

Prince Charles and Camilla's royal visit to Canada is over,. Here's what you missed

Supreme Court says one incident of family violence may justify child's relocation in divorce cases

Canadians are understandably angry at the Bank of Canada. Here's what it can do

Rural providers could struggle with cost of replacing Huawei, ZTE equipment in wireless networks, analysts say

Public Safety Minister stands by statements that law enforcement recommended using Emergencies Act

The strategists behind the curtain for Ontario's election heavyweights  

Majority of Ontarirans  dissatisfied with province's hospitals, long term-care care homes, survey shows

Canada to ban Huawei from 5 network, ministers say

Ottawa proposes new Independent commission to investigate RCMP and CBSA complaints 

Liberal government revives bill to create watchdog for Canada Border Services Agency

How we respond to Bill 96, Quebec's language law, is who we are

CBC

Canada investigating 'a couple dozen' suspected monkeypox cases: Tam

Legal experts accuse Leslyn Lewis of 'fear mongering' over WHO pandemic pact

The terrorist threat posed by lone actors is 'difficult to detect' says federal report

Constitutional monarchy serves us well - but it's figureheads have a serious image problem

Canada's top court to hear appeal on whether or not to keep Doug Ford's mandate letters secret 

Liberals revive bill to create watchdog for Canada Border Services Agency

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Government to release business case in support of new Royal BC Museum

Chief sees process of 'exhumation to memorialization' at Kamloops, BC graves site

BC First Nation to start new radar search near former Kamloops residential school

West Van moves forward with Gordon Avenue affordable housing

West Van quashes proposed 'missing middle' 8-plex off Marine Drive 

North Van City green lights 74 unit rental building on Victoria Park

Inside a growing movement of COVID deniers and conspiracists - including one Ontario cop - who are clogging the courts with 'legal gibberish"

Two nurses injured while protesting Doug Ford outside Ontario leadership debate venue, union says

Why has Toronto become the city where fun goes to die

'I was very isolated': Report documents Hispanic students' alienation in Ontario 

Trudeau pledges more action on cybersecurity following decision to ban Huawei from 5G

A day after Huawei ban, Ottawa says it's preparing new laws to protect agains cyberattacks

Timeline of Canada's decision to bar Huawei, ZTE from 5G Networks 

Is Pierre Poilievre making the same mistakes as Jason Kenney?

Raging Conservatives took down Jason Kenney. Is Pierre Poilievre next?

Toronto Sun

Horwath's gas price cap sounds good but won't save you money

Passport, airport, security delays persist as travel takes off

Trudeau pledges more action on cybersecurity following Huawei 5G ban

Shock poll shows Ford more popular than Del Duca among Ontario's francophone voters 

Calling Poilievre a white supremacist over use of 'Anglo Saxon' disgusting

NDP still calling for Liberal candidate in Chatham to be disqualified 

Conservatives deserve serious leadership 

Competent government, that's what's important 

Yes, deficits and debt do matter 

Federal public service failure doesn't stop bonuses

Del Duca and Liberals fail to gain traction with voters as campaign falters 

Toronto paramedics get the short end of the stick

The Right call on Huawei ban

Trudeau spreads false information

National Post

There's no Huawei 'ban' until we get it in writing  

Canada now a global centre of the broadening monkeypox outbreak 

'Recuse yourself': Crown Prosecutor challenges judge at Tamara Lich bail review

Poilievre campaign vows to shut 'misleading' website selling Trudeau blackface stickers in its name

Poilievre derangement syndrome takes hold over crypto 

Cap and regulate or tax cut? Ontario party leaders disagree on best way to lower soaring gas prices 

Doug Ford's endorsements show unions and Conservatives can be allies 

WHO calls emergency meeting as monkeypox cases cross 100 in Europe

Ontario Liberal candidate a long time employee of US coal polluter 

Unfortunately, big spending is the only option in this Ontario election

For Andrea Horwath, time is running out to make change

If Andrea Horwath can't hold the NDP's Opposition status, she doesn't deserve to lead the party 

NDP leader Andrea Horwath tests positive for COVID

Liberals ban Huawei after inexcusable delay

Canada to ban Huawei from country's 5G, 4G networks, in line with Five Eyes Allies 

Government bill on Holocaust denial ineffective and likely unconstitutional: civil liberties group 

Three public sector unions challenge 'punitive' federal vaccine mandate for bureaucrats 

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Global          

Surrey mayor 'not pinned' against vehicle, according to new details in public mischief case

Surrey RCMP officers called when tensions rise outside Service Canada passport office 

BC hockey team flying to Calgary for tournament as it's cheaper than driving to Kelowna 

'Heart wrenching': BC man's sitar survives Everest base camp but not Flair Airlines

'He deserves better': BC parents say more support needed for son with autism

After investigating two cases, BC CDC says monkeypox not suspected  

After New Brunswick police killing of Indigenous woman, chiefs demand systemic racism inquiry

Hundreds rally at BC legislature calling for solution to mayfly doctor shortage 

BC government to release business case for museum rebuild 

BC restaurants call for looser foreign worker rules amid labour shortage  

BC Premier grateful 'very sad chapter' in legislature history over with Craig James verdict

Anger, frustration after hundreds continue to camp out outside BC passport office 

BC introduces new royalty system to end largest fossil fuel subsidies 

Monkeypox has Canadian researchers scrambling. Why, and how contagious is it?

Canada confirms first 2 cases of monkeypox in Quebec 

Craig James, former BC Legislature clerk, guilty of fraud, breach of trust 

Ex-Tory finance critic says he left role after MPs tried to 'muzzle' Poilievre criticism 

After Canada's ban of Huawei's 5G technology, what a Chinese retaliation could look like

Trudeau says Huawei 5G ban will keep Canadians 'safe and secure into the future'

Freeland defends Bank of Canada amid opposition attacks

Major military sexual misconduct report to land with defence minister amid culture crisis

China will see Canada's Huawei, ZTE bans as 'a slap in the face', experts warn

Miscellaneous            

Vancouver park board relaunches Alcohol in Parks pilot program for another summer 

Basic income is an affordable and. compassionate response to poverty 

BC Prosecution Service charges decorated Vancouver police officer with assault 

In-person Canada Day celebrations return to Canada Place after two year absence - but still no fireworks 

A poetic lens for BC's complex Asian Canadian history 

Climate change is shifting what Seafood Restaurants like Tojo's Source and Serve 

Is it time for Renters to Unionize?

Securing Black Futures Brings High Schoolers to UBC

The Winters Hotel Fire Victims have been identified. Their Families have Questions 

Family Medicine is dying. Here's How to Save it