Ottawa Observations: Tuesday-Wednesday, July 19-20, 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 19-20, 2022

Ukraine/Russia War

 

In just a few steps, Canada could prosecute Putin for the crime of aggression  

Canada's decision to repair Russian turbines could weaken Western resolve, retired general Rick Hillier says

An Anxious Europe waits to learn if Russian gas will start flowing again

Former General Hillier says Russia may take 'encouragement' from decision to return sanctioned turbines 

 

Globe and Mail

Hockey Canada suspends use of fund to settle sexual-assault claims 

London  police to review its investigation os sexual-assault allegations following a 2018 Hockey Canada event 

Mass resignations can't be far off after latest Hockey Canada revelations 

Hockey Canada conduct has shaken public's faith in the organization, says Trudeau    

Nunavut residential school survivors hope for apology,  justice during  the Pope's visit

Catholic dioceses failed in the past to raise money promised to residential school survivors. Will they now?

Indigenous nations, organizers struggle to secure space for residential school survivors for papal visit 

Lessons on inflation and rates from the 21.25% mortgages and 19.5% Canada Savings Bonds of 1981

Canada's inflation rate hits 8.1% but early signs suggest peak near

Ontario planning to bring in 'strong mayor' system for Toronto and Ottawa

Foot traffic in downtown Toronto hits pandemic high as employees return to office 

Canadian military looking at blocking real-time tracking of flights, including PM's plane

Airline workers face insults, physical threats as passenger frustration boils over 

Conservatives need to veer to moderate middle: Former BC Premier 

Medicare needs major surgery. Dr. Brian Day should not be the surgeon 

West Fraser amasses $706 million in lumber duty deposits as potential suitors circle

Energy sector fears higher costs under new carbon pricing system 

Calls for inquiry after First Nations man in BC dies during RCMP distress call 

Canada lacks clear funding, overall plan to commemorate treaty anniversaries with First Nations, document says 

CBC

MP Kevin Vuong faces military summary trial for failing to disclose charge 

Baber pitching himself as more than second choice in race to lead Conservative Party  

Non-accredited interpreters a threat to 'quality of bilingualism' on Parliament Hill, advocates say 

Trudeau calls Hockey Canada fund to cover sexual misconduct claims 'unacceptable'

More Canadian Doctors should consider prescribing pharmaceutical alternatives to street drugs, minister says

Random testing for fully vaccinated air travellers resumes

Trudeau announces expanded oceans protection plan

Ottawa siding with US in trade pact fight over Mexican energy policies 

BC emergency departments forced to close temporarily due to staff shortages 

Researcher hopes trove of rare residential school photos can help identify missing children 

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Safety Board probes float plane crash that injured 6 in rugged area of southern BC

Vancouver Council OKs next step in Indigenous-led 2030 Olympic bid

Hot, dry weather approaches and BC residents urged to prepare: ministry

Sprinklers installed to protect heritage park from wildfire near Lytton

Doug Ford to give greater, US style powers to mayors of Toronto and Ottawa

Trudeau launches expanded oceans protection plan, with aim to reach more regions 

Trudeau tours BC cherry farm, where weather events have affected crop 

West Fraser Timber shut down takeover report; shares spike

They treat us like a toilet bowl: Cruise ships dump billions of litres of toxic waste in Canada, report finds

How Toronto's accessible taxi service was blown up by Uber

The affordable housing solution nobody is talking about

Homelessness is a complex issue, and encampment dwellers deserve sympathy - but parks are for public use, not tents 

Toronto needs money - but who's willing to pay for the city's massive budget gap?

Scorching weather signals crisis point 

Improving response to the homeless

Kicking the sickest patients to the curb: Private clinics won't solve health-care crisis 

Toronto Sun

Police to review investigation of alleged sex assault following Hockey Canada event

Time to collapse Hockey Canada and start all over again

Truck driver in deadly Broncos crash granted day parole

Council to debate Strong Mayor Powers 

We must adjust to climate change -- the sooner the better

Hells Angels rolling into Toronto to pay tribute to fallen member 

Trudeau still won't act as Inflation hits another 40 year record 

Government liquor tax hike bender needs to end 

Justin Trudeau still using masking for political theatre 

It's time to scrap the ArriveCAN app

Ford's idea of a strong Mayor system a good idea for Toronto and Ottawa

Seeing the light at the end of the food inflation tunnel

Canada's national institutions are coming apart at the seams 

Trudeau and Biden must make dramatic U-Turns to mitigate recession 

Inflation in Canada rises once again

Adapting to climate is money well spent 

National Post

Oilpatch concerned that federal emissions cap could require production cuts

Jean Charest presses for another Conservative leadership debate as he courts immigrant communities 

As 'moderate' Conservatives meet, suspicions of anti-Poilievre plotting grow

People of colour do not need a Liberal saviour 

Doug Ford makes Toronto's left lose its mind over mayors 

Impatience grows among Tk'emlúps people for answers on graves

Truck driver in deadly Broncos crash granted day parole 

London Police to review their investigation of alleged sex assault following Hockey Canada event 

Protecting identify of informant more important than open trial, Quebec appeals court rules 

If the Dutch farmer's protest was happening here, it would be an emergency

This is what authentic Catholic-Indigenous reconciliation looks like

Conservative leadership pace has 50 days to go and the finish line is all but behind us

Problems with ArriveCAN are as perplexing as its purpose

Trudeau, one of the only Western leaders to mandate masks on trains, spotted maskless on train

Macleans                           

There's an emergency room crisis in Canada and a new wave of COVID-19 is making a dire situation worse 

 

Global          

Potential strike looms as WestJet employees in Calgary, Vancouver seek new contract with airline 

BC Ministry of Transportation publishes list of truck carriers 'cancelled for cause'

Truck driver in deadly Humboldt Broncos crash granted day parole for six months 

Majority of British Columbians support return of COVID-19 mask mandate, poll suggests

BC researchers hail 'breakthrough'  in blood-based technology for cancer research 

BC government extends real estate speculation tax to Squamish and Duncan

More than 80% of survey respondents dissatisfied with City of Victoria's governance 

BC government cautions heat warnings could be on the way this weekend

West Vancouver bus drivers vote in favour of strike action

BC's ombudsperson again calling for needed oversight of municipal jail guards

Safety board probes float plane crash that injured 6 in rugged area of Southern BC

Vancouver city council approves next sep in 2030 Olympic bid 

Nearly 20% of 911 calls in BC are accidental, E-Comm says

BC First Nation demands inquiry into man's death after police respond to distress call 

BC Ministry of Transportation publishes list of truck carriers 'cancelled for cause

Attorney General David Eby running to become next BC Premier 

BC Housing moving ahead with warehouse Renos to create new homeless shelter 

Groups prepare to travel to Edmonton to hear from the Pope

London Police to review probe of alleged sex assault at 2018 Hockey Canada gala

Military Police charge senior CAF officer following misconduct probe 

Cooling Housing market shows short supply didn't fuel COVID price surge: BMO economist 

Canada's inflation rate hit 8.1% last month. Is this the peak? 

Hiring process 'broken' in may Canadian firms, experts say. What's the fix?

Miscellaneous            

Four steps Horgan should take for a smooth transition of power to LIKley NDP Premier select- Dave Eby

David Eby enters NDP Leadership race with support of 48 MLAs on his caucus

Who's going to be David Eby's David Eby? (That's not a typo)

Most affordable 2 bed in Richmond, hits market for $199,900

Imtiaz Poppet: Why I'm running for Mayor of Vancouver 

Finance Minister Selina Robinson is an important cog in BC NDP Machine 

How to Save the People most at risk in deadly heat waves 

'CLBC was simply looking to try and drop the whole thing'

The World's Most Remote Brewery?

Should Public Health be a national security issue?

Sea Gardens Sustained Indigenous People. Now they're being revived

When Police Investigations are Inadequate

See you at the Mall