Ottawa Observations: Tuesday-Wednesday, July 5 & 6, 2022

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Tuesday/Wednesday, July 5 & 6, 2022

Ukraine/Russia War

Ukrainian Canadian Congress calls on Trudeau to lead effort to expel Russia from G20

Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly to take part in G20 despite Russia's presence 

Nothing could have prepared me for what I saw in Ukraine

G20 talks set to focus on Russia-Ukraine war: "Not business as usual'

Globe and Mail

Text message said to be behind Patrick Brown's ouster from Conservative Party leadership race

Patrick Brown's exit all but seals Pierre Poilievre's victory as the next Conservative leader 

Patrick Brown has 'clear and alarming pattern of behaviour' Brampton councillors claim

The Conservatives need a better explanation for disqualifying Patrick Brown

Patrick Brown responds to disqualification from Conservative leadership race

The Ford Family government is back to some of its old antics 

Ottawa acknowledges it underestimated surge in demand for passports 

Alberta sends Banff train proposal back to private backers, citing financial risk

Ontario likely in new COVID-19 wave driven by BA.5 sub variant, science table says

AFN head RoseAnne Archibald calls her suspension unlawful

AFN head RoseAnne Archibald avoids removal vote

Premiers press Trudeau to end delay on health transfer talks 

Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly to take part in G20 despite Russia's presence 

CBC

Patrick Brown disqualified from Conservative leadership race

Brown says Conservative establishment, Poilievre campaign worked to oust him from leadership race

More than half of Canada's AstraZeneca vaccine doses expired, will be thrown out

China is barring diplomats from trial of Canadian tycoon who disappeared 5 years ago, Ottawa says

Canada is 1st country to ratify requests from Sweden and Finland to join NATO

Prominent Radio-Canada personalities urge broadcaster to fight CRCTC N-word decision

Federal government, AFN reach $20B final settlement on First Nations child welfare agreement 

First Nations leaders vote against Assembly of First Nations national chief's suspension  

Canada could approve 1st COVID-19 shot for youngest kids this month: feds

Hair colouring, face tattoos permitted under new military dress rules 

Court martial planned for soldier who criticized vaccine mandates, led march to Ottawa

Toronto/Vancouver Star

BC cabinet minister bows out of NDP leadership race before it starts

Unsettled BC weather prompts flash floods, complicates river level forecasts

Port of Vancouver truckers warn of strike over changes to upcoming ban on older rigs 

BC police officers recovering after bank shootout overwhelmed by support

Job action looms in BC as talks collapse with BC General Employees Union

Chiefs' 'squabble' over leadership diverts AFN focus from real issues: youth leader

RCMP mandate must be reimagined to reflect modern Canada

From pariah to premier? Danielle Smith eyes UCP leadership and pledges Alberta sovereignty 

Patrick Brown disqualified from Conservative leadership race 

Ontario's COVID signs point to the start of a summer wave

New study finds Bank of Canada campaign to raise rates will likely trigger a recession 

Enjoy Doug Ford's cheaper gas while yo can. It comes at a high cost

How do we 'fix' Canadian health care?  Not by forcing patients to pay

How pricey is Toronto's housing? Even the people who plan the city can't afford do live here

Pierre Poilievre is hot for rough old wood - but not in a weird way

Toronto Sun

No silver lining in move to boot CPC leadership candidate Patrick Brown 

City called on to spend $14.4 for bike lane improvements

Surging energy prices harmful to families, should drive green transition: Freeland

Soldier James Topp wore uniform while criticizing vaccine mandates to draw attention

The airport mess is a federal problem - so fix it

Deterrent or discrimination? Quebec defends police power to make random traffic stops

Ontario needs swift action from the feds to help fill labour demand

Climate radicals, including Trudeau, like the as and airport messes

Ford government backs Alberta in challenge to feds Bill C-69

Here's who gets what in Trudeau's carbon tax rebates

Disqualifying Brown an indictment of Conservative party itself

Brown booted from CPC leadership as drama takes centre stage

Customs backlog at Pearson declared a fire hazard but Trudeau government buries head in the sand

Lich being persecuted, not prosecuted

Feds allow illegal immigration to flourish while the legal system fails

Premier Ford can make hard work pay off in Ontario

Justin system ignores rights of victims

National Post

Half of Canadians were infected with Omicron in only five months report

Brown's disqualification a boon for Poilievre, makes winning 'very difficult' for Charest: experts

Patrick Brown goes kablooey, again

'Brampton needs a leader': Five councillors urge Mayor Patrick Brown not to seek another term

Patrick Brown intends to appeal disqualification from Conservative leadership race: lawyers

Shameful that Canada doesn't stop import of slave goods from China

In a battle over integrity, Patrick Brown is badly outmatched 

'Everybody' thought allegations against Patrick Brown were 'serious' Party source

Our government is censoring us, and with Bill C-11 it will get worse

The disturbing instincts of the CRTC

The Ontario NDP Is trying to manufacture a crisis from good rental policy

Macleans                           

How former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour is fighting to reform Canada's military

 

Global          

Nearly half the police department in Nelson under investigation: sources 

Advocates hail 'major' win in First Nations civil welfare lawsuit, urge renewed focus on youth

BC family stranded in Saskatoon for three days after cancelled Flair Airlines flight

'Basically living at the airport': Cancelled flights strand BC woman in Toronto for 5 days

Victoria bike crash sparks renewed calls for safety bars on trucks

Vancouver mayor wants to extend renter protection rules citywide

Victoria and Kelowna ranked top 2 small cities in Canada 

Vancouver's popular Fountainhead Pub granted approval to double capacity

Delta North MLA Ravi Kahlon endorses David Eby for BC Premier

Flash flooding damages roads in Prince George 

Port Vancouver truckers vote for job action to protest phaseout of older vehicles 

Public hearing for controversial Commercial-Broadway proposal kicked to end of year

'We are definitely in a crisis': South Okanagan mayors working to tackle doctor shortage

Province offers BC Public sector union 11% pay raise over 3 years as job action looms

First Nations chiefs reject suspension of AFN national chief

'The truth will be told': AFN national chief leads procession into annual general assembly 

Patrick Brown appeals Conservative leadership disqualification despite party rules 

Brown lashes out at Conservatives, Poilievre after disqualifications: 'Not a fair election'

Advocates hail 'major' win in First Nations child welfare lawsuit, urge renewed focus on youth

Patrick Brown, disqualified from CPC race, facing Brampton mayoral troubles as well

Canadian soldier James Top to face court martial over vaccine criticism in uniform

Miscellaneous            

A back-of-the-envelope analysis of David Eby's chances in the BC NDP leadership race

A leadership litmus test for BC's would be NDP Premiers - so easy to ace and so guaranteed to fail

The COVID Aware aren't holding their breath waiting for an Adam Kinzigner or Liz Cheney to emerge in BC's NDP caucus

Alberta's UCP Leadership Race off to a bizarre start

BC's Sex Ed curriculum has a consent problem

The Proud Boys never fully went away

How women gig workers respond to sexual harassment

The Opioid toll, by neighbourhood, that Alberta tried to hide

Canada's Public Service Achilles heel

It's time for a windfall profit tax on Energy companies

BC's Opioid lawsuit win no cause for celebration, say advocates

How Canada can uphold the rights of children