Ottawa Observations: Tuesday-Wednesday, June 28-29

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday-Wednesday,  June 28-29, 2022

Ukraine/Russia War

Russia targeting commodities in its war with Ukraine to create food shortages, break West's resolve

Canada pledges more aid and loans to Ukraine as G7 targets Russian oil

Victory or not losing?: Ukraine knows what it wants, but experts wonder if NATO leaders do

As war in Ukraine grinds on, G7 vows to reduce Russia's energy leverage 

Punishing a schoolyard bully like Vladimir Putin is crazy when he's got nuclear weapons

Canada expanding military and diplomatic presence in Eastern Europe as NATO gets tough with Russia

Ukrainian Canadians insist government must stand firm on Russian sanctions, not return gas turbine

BC provides 'hardship assistance' funding for displaced Ukrainian refugees

Putin's doomed war against the world 

Globe and Mail

In Nunavut, medical staff saw signs of a devastating TB outbreak. The government didn't 

Tim Horton's suspending World Juniors sponsorship over Hockey Canada's response to sexual assault allegations 

The important moral question Hockey Canada sponsors now face 

Bill Blair says he never connected gun control to Nova Scotia mass shooting during talks with RCMP Commissioner 

Air Canada reducing summer flights as industry faces 'unprecedented strains' on travel operations

Supreme Court of Canada to tule on privacy protections for sexual assault complainants

Ottawa must act fast to avoid another economic catastrophe

Indigenous leaders, academics and cultural figures among list of Order of Canada appointees

Doug Ford's promised gas tax cut takes effect in Ontario this Friday  

Ottawa toughens rules on fuel emissions to boost clean energy

Imperial Oil, Exxon Mobil Canada sell Alberta energy assets for $1,7 billion

Senior civilian Mountie rebukes RCMP Commissioner for 'appalling' behaviour during Nova Scotia shooting investigation

Canada signs agreement to upgrade, add troops to Latvia battle group  

Ottawa losing about $23 billion a year in uncollected taxes: CRA

Abortion not the only important issue to social conservatives, says leadership hopeful Patrick Brown

Afghan-Canadians, aid advocates urge Canada to support earthquake relief efforts 

First Nations Chiefs prepare to gather amid AFN leadership crisis 

Canada's cyber spy agency launched operation to protect 2021 federal election from foreign attack

Trudeau defends Canadian military spending ahead of NATO summit as new project projects decline 

CBC

Air Canada to make 'meaningful reductions' to summer flight schedule

Brown considering a run in Brampton mayoral race if rival Poilievre looks likely to win Tory leadership 

'It's intimidation': Judge faces threats after Freedom Convoy hearings

Sports leaders top list of new Order of Canada appointees 

Canada bound Afghans left in the dark after two charter flights from Islamabad are cancelled 

Liberal government will allow Emergencies Act inquiry to see cabinet documents

Blair says he never interfered in Nova Scotia shooting investigation, as more allegations emerge 

Green leadership rules so restrictive, Elizabeth May would struggle, says Saskatchewan Green leader 

Cyber spy agency targeted foreign extremists trying to recruit Canadians: report

Second RCMP staffer suggests commissioner under political pressure after Nova Scotia mass shooting

US increases its firepower in Eastern Europe as Canada signs deal to bolster NATO presence in Latvia

Bigger battle groups, more reinforcements: What overhauling NATO means to Canada

Public health measures for airport arrivals to remain until at least October: government

ArriveCan app could have use beyond pandemic, public safety minister says

Vacancies pile up in Senate with Trudeau slow to appoint new members

Employment insurance benefits delayed for thousands of Canadians

Canada has no abortion right law. Does it need one?

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Vancouver plans for removal of beached barge, months after it washed up during storm

'This has been the thrill of my life;: BC Premier John Horgan won't run in next election

BC Premier John Horgan to resign in the fall after leadership review

New flood watch, high stream advisories, evacuation alerts as rains swell BC rivers 

Police found explosive devices at site of Saanich bank shoot out, three officers remain in hospital

Two suspects dead, six officers injured in BC bank shooting

Teck Resources announces carbon capture pilot project in Trail

Fire ravaged Lytton could soon 'thrive again' says Insurance Bureau of Canada

Heat warnings linger in Yukon, lift in BC, but southern Interior storms approach

Canadian governments OK settlement with Purdue Pharma over opioid addictions 

Ralph bucks. Health care. Trains. Here's how Alberta could spend its gusher of money

Kids are confronting hate content online. Canada is taking the fight to Canadian schools

This Canadian is surrendering his voting rights to keep his data away from political hate groups

Some cities rethinking Canada Day parades amid rising costs, funding challenges  

Passport delay task force wants something 'tangible' within weeks, minister says

'Freedom'  protesters are angry, and returning to Ottawa for Canada Day. Here's what they have to say

Politicians say their jobs are loathsome. But they're part of the reason why       

Ottawa finally introduces a key plank of its plan to fight climate change. Does it go far enough?

Alberta is flush with cash again - and it will change the race to replace Jason Kenney

Toronto Sun

Frustration mounting over long waits, cancelled flights, baggage delays at Pearson

As doctors, we say Canada's Federal COVID-19 policies need to go

Do you believe RCMP members of the weasel words of denial from politicians?

Federal services collapsing under Trudeau

Despite political rhetoric, the world's going back to fossil fuels 

Here's why mandate letters need to stay private

Emergencies Act Inquiry will be show to watch in September 

Trudeau talks a lot on the world stage but says nothing and has no one listening 

Tamara Lich nabbed for breach of bail while repeat violent offenders use revolving door of court system

Are 'thought police' unfairly targeting Tamara Lich?

Politicians made horrific error  closing schools during COVID

Feds admit their plastics ban will actually increase waste

When Trudeau talks on the world stage does anyone listen?

Our NATO spending is going in reverse  

National Post

Pro-Chinese agents pose as activists on social media to protest Canadian rare earth mine

Air Canada to slash about 150 flights daily from schedule as airports face lengthy delays, cancellations 

Tories thought they needed a centrist to win. The polls disagree

Canada announces four new embassies as NATO leader presses for more defence spending

Transport minister thinks he's done al he can to alleviate airport chaos. He's wrong

ArriveCan app may stay as part of larger border modernization, Mendicino's comments suggest

The morally bankrupting influence of the Liberal party 

Canada reaches $150M settlement with Purdue Pharma over opioid addictions 

Why the WEF doesn't control the world (despite claiming to)

The rot in Canada's constitutional culture runs deep

Canadian polarization is generational, not political

Canada must rethink its vaccine procurement strategy

Canadian politics could use an honest-to-goodness 'freedom' candidate

Unclear whether Canada will participate in G7 plan to counter China's Belt and Road initiative.

New Ontario natural resources minister faces hearing on charges he harmed endangered turtles 

'There's merit to it': Former top Trudeau, Harper aides on centralizing power in the Prime Minister's Office 

Military looking to save money by cutting capabilities, handling some roles to civilians: new directive

Macleans                           

I had three abortions before I turned 30, They saved my life

 

Global          

'Standing there with an assault rifle: Hostage describes scene of BC Bank robbery

Police confirm explosives found at scene of deadly BC bank shootout

'We huddled under the bush: Witness describes seeing gunfire outside Saanich Bank 

'We are humbled by your service': Support pours in for BC officers injured in bank shooting

COVID-19 boosters  recommended this fall ahead of future pandemic wave: NACI

Global BC icon Deb Hope appointed to the Order of Canada

Air Canada to reduce July, August flights in response to travel congestions 

Old-growth going opponents to end BC highway blockades 

Deconstruction, removal of stranded Vancouver barge set to begin 

Indigenous film takes aim at 'Doctrine of Discovery' ahead of Pope's Canadian visit

Princeton motel may not be able to rebuild following November's flood

Get a text about an unpaid parking ticket? It's a scam, warns City of Vancouver

New flood watch, high stream advisories and evacuation alerts as rains swell BC rivers

BC Indigenous. leaders order removal of protest blockade near Lake Cowichan

John Horgan is leaving, Who might be the next premier of British Columbia

John Horgan to step down as BC premier, asks party to hold fall leadership race 

NATO welcoming Sweden, Finland will put pressure on Canada's defence spending: experts 

Rise of conspiracy theories shows Canada not immune from US problems 

Alleged interference in Nova Scotia shooting probe 'beneficial': Polytechnique survivor 

Federal spending does fuel inflation, but it's worth the hit: Desjardins

Nova Scotia mass shooting: Blair will 'of course' stay in cabinet amid interference claims 

Canada opening 4 new embassies, boosting Latvia battlegroup to counter Russia

Controversy rages over upcoming Newfoundland sugar tax

New vaccine facility opens in Saskatchewan

Green Party begins leadership race, to announce new leader in November 

Lucki cited 'pressure' from Blair amid Nova Scotia shooting probe: RCMP official

Miscellaneous            

Saanich police issue appeal for video or photos in connection with shooting incident at BMO branch

New Ch'ich'iyùy development in Strathcona to offer affordable urban living for first time homebuyers

Canada's plastics ban is a necessary first step

TransLink will ferry cyclists to Tsawwssen with new summer Bike Bus

Premier John Horgan announces his impending resignation 

Arguments break out over  Twitter after arrest of convoy organizer Tamara Lich

John Horgan's departure sends BC politics into a new era

'A lot of people think we're doing this just for First Nations People. We're not'

A rural doctor takes on a new patient. Herself 

A year after Lytton fire, residents wait for answers and action 

The Convoy's heading back to Ottawa. Community's solidarity is ready