Ottawa Observations: Thursday-Friday, July 21-22, 2022

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Thursday-Friday, July 21-22, 2022

Ukraine/Russia War

 

Germany warned Canada in turbine talks of domestic repercussions of halt to Russian gas

Russia turns the gas tap back on, but only part way

Trudeau says he has no faith Russia will uphold deal to export Ukrainian grain

Russia moves to annex occupied Ukrainian land by September 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau blames Russia for global food crisis as Ukraine grain deal announced 

Canada shares expertise on moving grain from Ukraine, but faith in Russia  'nil'

Globe and Mail

Hockey Canada reveals sexual-assault allegations involving 2003 national junior hockey players in Halifax

London Police reopen investigation in alleged sexual assault involving members of 2918 world Junior hockey Team

The Hockey Canada scandal shows a culture in deep need of repair 

AFN chief says Canadian bishops collecting donations from papal visit is 'inappropriate' 

Pope Francis's 'penitential pilgrimmage' to Canada nears

How the Vatican encouraged the colonization of Indigenous lands - and enabled the Crown to keep them

The commodity super cycle is already crashing, blunting Canada's growth and bruising the TSX

Will Red Tories create a new political party if Poilievre wins the CPC leadership?

Rogers could not transfer customers to rival networks, despite offers of help

Clash over whether US officers can be armed in Canada keeps Nexus offices closed

Flight tracking enthusiasts set up Twitter account to track PM's plane

Average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Canada has soared 13.7 per cent from the start of the year 

Canada reminds travellers to Hong Kong to exercise 'high degree of caution' as US warns of detention risk

The unnecessary crisis in Canadian health care: We know what needs to be done, but not how to do it

Rogers still has some explaining to do about its outage and the fallout for its Shaw deal

Poilievre skipping third official leadership debate; Lewis has reservations

Tory committee upholds Patrick Brown's disqualification from leadership race

And just like that, the Conservatives made Patrick Brown disappear 

Does the mayor of Toronto need more power? Maybe. Does the City? Definitely

Who do the national Indigenous organizations really represent?

When it comes to climate change, Canada is least prepared in the places that matter most

A savvy NDP would seize on Canada's summer of frustration  

CBC

Conservatives to hold final leadership debate on August 3, despite objections from 2 candidates 

Conservatives, advocates call on government to extend  special Afghan immigration program  

Poilievre to skip 3rd Conservative leadership debate as voting continues

Trudeau announces $255M for clean energy in Nova Scotia

Unions representing 70,000 Ontario hospital workers demand action amid staff shortages

Conservative Party explains why it disqualified Patrick Brown from leadership race

Pierre Poilievre would approve runway expansion to bring jets to Billy Bishop airport 

Canada must remain true to its values in clash over arming US Customs officers in Canada: Trudeau

Ex-Afghan interpreter praised by top soldier is still in the dark about his immigration status 

Ottawa admits some travellers were incorrectly told to quarantine due to ArriveCAN app glitch

Toronto/Vancouver Star

BC Ferries Board fires president and CEO Mark Collins, seeks 'renewal'

Vancouver Council passes plan aimed at creating 'equitable, liveable, affordable' city

BC announces consumer protection policy for homebuyers in competitive market 

Minster announces coroner's inquest into Vancouver hotel fire deaths 

Environment Ministry to help 'Vancouver Island golf course get rid of pesky pigs 

Rights advocate applauds BC decision to scrap immigration detention deal with CBSA

Chiefs ask Freedom Convoy protesters asked to stay away fro Pope's apology site 

Hells Angels come to town; hundreds of bikers descend on east end Toronto neighbourhood

Wads of cash. "Relentless' pressure. Infighting at Unifor. Leaked investigation findings reveal new details of Jerry Dias scandal 

How the Beer Store and five other big retailers could help solve Toronto's housing crisis

TSN reports on shocking video from 2003 as Hockey Canada confirms two police investigations of sex-assault claims 

Canada's Immigration Department revamps anti-racism strategy following criticism 

Canadian Bishops collecting donations from papal visit 'inappropriate': AFN Chief

Conservative party says it had evidence to disqualify Brown, release new allegations 

Air Force establishes new division to 'protect Canadian interests in space' 

Conservative party moving ahead with third debate August 3 still deciding format

Did Ottawa meddle with an RCMP murder probe? 'There's a whole lot of smoke here'

Leslyn Lewis accuses media, rivals of 'colonial thinking' about the 'ethnic vote' in Conservative leadership race 

Pierre Poilievre blasts Conservative Party's call for third leadership debate

Toronto Sun

Acton challenges Tory for Mayor's job on crime, cleanliness, bike lanes

Conservative party says it had evidence to disqualify Brown, releases new allegations 

Pearson ranked worst airport for delays, Canadian airlines hit top of the chart and it might get worse 

Trudeau pushes ahead on fertilizer reduction as provinces and farmers cry foul

Canada's airport mess an International embarrassment 

Over 290.000 Torontonians jabbed with fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Gymnastics Canada needs to reassure parents the sport is fafe: Trudeau 

Bank of Canada doesn't deserve its bonuses and pay raises

The politics of health care reform in the aftermath of COVID-19

Trudeau continues immigration games as Roxham Road sees record numbers 

Pearl clutching over Joe Rogan

National Post

Conservative party to go ahead with August 3 leadership debate despite criticism from two candidates

CBC paid $30 million in bonuses during first two years of COVID-19 pandemic

Kenney wants competition bureau to probe Alberta's high gas prices: "We won't accept any games'

The Federal Government bought a pipeline. Maybe it would buy Shaw?

Party had enough evidence to disqualify Patrick Brown, Conservative committee says as it releases new allegations 

Air traffic controllers face licensing delays due to Transport Canada's crippling backlogs 

Jagmeet Singh's perplexing support for a government he seems to despise 

Police open investigations into 2003 and 2018 Canadian world hockey junior teams 

London Police reopen sexual assault probe involving hockey players 

Is Ottawa trying to cover up Trudeau's embarrassing flight habits? 

Dispute with US keeps Canada's Nexus offices closed

How the disastrous ArriveCan app could kill a 100 year old golf club

Centre ice and the Conservatives' mush middle

Critical race theory is a real problem in Canada 

How a Canadian lawyer is helping the growing number of ultra-rich looking to exit China 

Ottawa asks FAA to block military planes - including PM and GG flights - from flight trackers

Poilievre promises to approve jets at Toronto's Billy Bishop if plan is revived 

Poilievre could facd $50,000 fine as campaign says he won't participate in third official leadership debate 

Macleans                           

 

Global          

Investigation underway after patient dies at North Vancouver hospital 

Vancouver approves 30 year city-wide development plan, contingent on approval by next council 

BC man watches luggage go on whirlwind European tour without him courtesy of AirTags 

Albertans react to Vancouver City Council's decision to take on 'Big Oil'

BC ready to use new warnings as heat wave approaches, minister says

BC Ferries fires CEO Mark Collins amid service interruptions and staffing issues

Sicamous residents argue health facility site should be a park

High tech and traditional knowledge combine in Sumas First Nation salmon plan

Wildfire west of Lytton grows to 2, 223 hectares 

BC ending immigration detention deal with Federal Border Agency 

Another highway overpass struck by overweight vehicle in Metro Vancouver

Maskwacis to 'Freedom Convoy' protesters during Pope visit: 'Your agendas do not have a place'

Agriculture ministers reach deal on new Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership 

Saskatchewan communities prepping events for residential school survivors following Pope apology

Emotions run high ahead of Pope's visit to Maskwacis 

RCAF to 'protect Canadian interest in space' with new division 

Miscellaneous            

Solicitor General Mike Farnworth calls inquest into Gaston hotel fire deaths

CIBC says ongoing market correction will 'not solve housing affordability crisis'

Canadian Armed Forces impinge on Okinawa

TransLink will boost service on Celebration of Light fireworks nights

Fix the rules of the electoral game and widen the pool of players

What does Kevin Falcon's 'catch and release' soundbite about David Eby really mean?

Proposed three-story building in Dunarave raises some hackles in West Vancouver 

A Charm Bracelet, a Chandelier and Where Public Art turns dark

Why is David Eby so lonely?

Homeless by the tracks and the rising river 

Will Pope Francis Embolden Canada's Social Justice Catholics?

The Atmospheric River changed the Nicola. It's threatening to swell its fourth house 

Inquest ordered into deadly Vancouver SRO fire

The need for Indigenous led-housing 

Should Public health be a a national security issue?