Ottawa Observations: Tuesday-Wednesday, June 21-22, 2022

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Tuesday-Wednesday, June 21-22, 2022

Ukraine/Russia War

G7 likely to talk Russian turbine for German gas pipeline stuck in Canada: minister 

Zelenskyy begs Canadian students: Please don't let the world forget about Ukraine war

Zelenskyy calls for more Ukraine support in virtual address to Canadian students 

Russia-Ukraine war to dominate Trudeau's International summit tour

Globe and Mail

Former RCMP commissioner defends Mountie behind Brenda Lucki allegations 

RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki accused of interfering in Nova Scotia mass shooting investigation to help Liberal government's gun-control agenda

Liberal interference on the shooting probe is part of a familiar pattern 

Canada's inflation rate spikes to 7.7 per cent in May, highest since 1983

Airlines to refund passengers facing lengthy delays, cancellations under new regulations 

Bank of Canada says high inflation 'keeping us up at night' 

BC cancels controversial plan to replace Royal BC Museum 

Whereabouts of fired Winnipeg scientists at centre of national-security investigation still unclear

As new variants emerge, fourth COVID-19 shots should be more accessible, experts say 

The government could do more to help the Bank of Canada fight inflation - or at least It could stop hindering it

I thought the Charter protected Canadians' fundamental rights, but I was wrong

TSX-listed crypto currency Voyager Digital warns of $US655 million loan default, shares plummet 53 percent 

Ottawa's Trans Mountain purchase no longer projected to be profitable, PBO says

Ottawa freezes Hockey Canada's funding following testimony over sexual assault allegations 

Almost 100,000 mail ballots not counted in federal election, most arrived late 

Liberals say faith in RCMP  commissioner remains strong, deny political interference in Nova Scotia mass-shooting probe

Canada announces Rwanda embassy as Trudeau arrives for 10 days foreign trip

MPs adjust to idea of carrying panic buttons amid rising threats 

NORAD upgrade reignites debate over missile defence

Senate reports express concern with large budget bills ahead of final vote on C-19

Sergeant-at-arms says he was 'flabbergasted' at Ottawa police inaction on harassment during convoy protests 

MPs unanimously agree to expedite passage of 'extreme intoxication' bill in House of Commons

Time to wind down the Hybrid Parliament 

Experts explain why the federal government is being asked to decriminalize small amounts of drugs 

CBC

Should Canada join other countries and take a gas tax holiday?

Higher oil and gas prices may be permanent: former Bank of Canada governor

Poilievre pitches a 'pay as you go' law to rein in federal spending

Mountie who wrote that RCMP head interfered in Nova Scotia investigation 'came to his own conclusions' says Blair

Sports minister freezes Hockey Canada 's government funding in wake of sex assault settlement 

Budget watchdog says Trans Mountain expansion is no longer profitable 

With a war raging and food prices soaring, Trudeau attends Commonwealth summit in Rwanda

Commons could soon pass legislation to study environmental racism

NORAD upgrades a 'good move' for northern security, says Nunavut MP

Trudeau says passport delays are 'unacceptable' promises the government will 'step up'

Top Mountain denies claim she interfered in Nova Scotia shooting investigation

MPs describe threats, safety fears as they're issued panic buttons

Canadian found dead of knife wounds in Mexican resort

Disinformation, foreign interference threatening Canda's electoral system, elections watchdog warns

Parliamentary proceedings paused Tuesday night due to technical problems 

KPMG claims it has been 'cleared' by CRA probe of offshore tax scheme

Patrick Brown's campaign manager joins Michelle Rempel Garner for possible UCP  leadership bid

CPC MPs meet with Freedom Convoy organizers

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Woodpecker nest halts construction of TMX Pipeline near Bridal Falls

BC premier made the 'wrong call,' stops $800 million museum project

Rain, impending heat wave prompt warning and raise flood potential in BC

Drunk driver who killed BC officer is out again on statutory release 

BC Fish farm licences renewed outside Discovery Islands until at least spring 2023

Auditor General says BC Mines Ministry has improved 'with minor exceptions'

Canada's racist social norms - and how we can change them

Systemic silence or dutiful investigation? Experts weigh Nova Scotia RCMP decision amid raging commissioner controversy 

'You can't put soup in a cardboard box': Restaurants slam plastics ban

Environment Canada issues weather statements as BC braces for heat 

Expert quits panel on medically assisted deaths, says proposals don't adequately protect Canadians with mental illnesses

Brown's campaign manager joins Michelle Rempel Garner for possible UCP leadership bid

Conservatives' website crashes after new members try to get ballots to vote for leader 

Parliamentary committee releases report on mental health and assisted dying

CRTC renews CBC licensing for another five years, tweaks its mandate 

Damaged Queen Victoria statue is beyond repair, Manitoba government says 

MPs meet soldier charged with criticizing vaccine requirements while in uniform

Does Doug Ford need to unite the right?

Think Donald Trump's election was 'stolen' Lots of Canadians believe it's possible

Remember when threats against Canadian politicians were considered a joke?

As Canada and the US tackle inflation, one cross-border relationship  is key

Allegations that Ottawa interfered in mass shooting probe prompt calls to define 'operational independence'

Rempel Garner gets waiver from party rules to seek Alberta UCP leadership 

How familiar are Canadians with the history of Indigenous residential schools?

'A decline in our democracy': Conservatives slam Liberals' push to keep Parliament working remotely 

Continuing with remote participation can make Parliament more inclusive

Ottawa should stop clawbacks of pandemic benefits 

Canada's unfinished Afghan mission

Toronto Sun

Patrick Brown's campaign manager joins Michelle Rempel Garner for possible UCP leadership bid

Drivers favour federal gas tax holiday amid painful prices 

Inflation skyrockets to highest level in nearly 40 years as gas prices soar

Inflation spikes to highest level since 1983, Trudeau government says they've done enough already 

Trudeau has a history of interfering in criminal matters, don't believe his denials this time 

40% of Canadian companies doubt future with high inflation: survey

MPs meet soldier charged with criticizing vaccine requirements while in uniform 

Five reasons why Pierre Poilievre may be on the right track

Almost 100,000 mail ballots in federal election not counted, most arrived late

Trudeau, Blair and Lucki should resign

Tory wants a third term but ignores voters who sent him to City Hall 

CBC's corrections to convoy stories same effect as a retraction 

Trudeau interfered with RCMP in Nova Scotia shooting, says report

Abolish supply management to help tame inflation 

Trudeau has checked out, who will replace him?

Ford's cabinet needs bold ideas and the power to act

Inflation in Canada keeps on climbing

PM's big spending is fueling inflation 

National Post

Brenda Lucki scandal a chance for Jagmeet Singh to stand up

Liberals reject Erin O'Toole proposal for a system to review military medals

Don't panic - Canada is not about to be overrun by hordes of racist zombies 

Federal government freezing Hockey Canada funding: St-Onge

Liberals silent on whether Senate amendments raising standard for device searches at border will be reversed

Bill Blair faces heated accusations of political interference by Liberals in Nova Scotia mass shooting

Who has less shame, the Liberals or Brenda Lucki?

Canadian taxpayers group says 'Trudeau needs to follow Biden's lead' for gas tax relief

Trudeau acting like a PM who knows the end is nigh 

Regulator unveils new passenger rights rules to fill refund 'gap' amid travel chaos

Toppled Queen Victoria statue is beyond repair, too expensive to replace: Manitoba government

RCMP Commissioner denies interfering in Nova Scotia investigation to push Liberal gun control bill

Controversial, unpopular $800M Royal BC Museum rebuild halted by province  

Canada sees fastest first-quarter population gain in 32 years 

Don't try to call the Alberta sovereignty act a negotiating tactic

Beverly McLachlin must leave Hong Kong 

  

Macleans                           

How three sisters (and their mom) tried to swindle the CRA out of millions 

Why Bill C-11 - the online streaming act - is bad news for YouTubers like myself

Global          

Vancouver Council approves controversial 30 year Broadway Plan

Premier Horgan scraps divisive $789 million Royal BC Museum rebuild 

More than 90% of BCGEU public service members vote to strike, citing inflation 

1 arrested after glass smashed at Vancouver City Hall during 'street sweep' protest: Police

Two-year licence renewal for some fish fare as Ottawa reveals transition plan for BC 

Kitasoo Xai'xais Nation declares new protected area in 'breadbasket' section of BC coast

Hot temperatures, weather warnings in bC weekend forecast

Central Okanagan school district considering sanctuary schools policy

Woodpecker nest halts construction of Trans Mountain expansion near Bridal Falls 

Vancouverites given the chance to try a ketchup flavoured popsicle

Frustration  builds among BC resident doctors over new contract offer 

After long wait times, a BC woman found it faster to fly to Edmonton to replace her passport 

Rain, impending heat wave prompt warning and raise flood potential BC

Extreme intoxication bill unanimously passes House of Commons, heads to Senate

'You have allies': Tory MPs welcome convoy figures warning of deep divide in Canada

Canadians have faith in US as a reliable ally but less trusting of Biden: poll

Miscellaneous            

Premier John Horgan shows some humility in halting the development of a new Royal BC Museum

Arbutus and West 8th supportive housing project will save lives

Vancouver City Council votes 7-4 in favour of Broadway Plan with 27 amendments 

Vancouver and District Labour Council endorses Vision candidates for park and school board, but not for council 

The forest fight in West Kootenay

How the Monkeypox Epidemic is likely to play out

The Dangerous Rewiring of Canadians' minds

Nathan Cullen: 'Can we come together out of this?'