Ottawa Observations: Tuesday-Wednesday, July 26-27, 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 26-27, 2022

The Pope's Penitential Pilgrimage  

Pope's message of investigation into residential school abuse 'a lost in translation' moment, Vatican clarifies 

Pope Francis renews his apology in Quebec 

Canada's bishops want Catholic Church to issue new statement on Doctrine of Discovery 

The Pope's apology may be just the first step. But perhaps it should be the last

Curse the church if you will, but spare some consideration for this Pope and what he's doing

He rejected the Catholic faith, but not the Pope's apology. "It's a first step,' says poet and residential schools survivor

Pope Francis is ready to 'walk together'  - but the bureaucracy behind him is not

Indigenous people will decide the value of Pope Francis's visit - and what charity to extend him

Pope Francis edged further in apology and Justin Trudeau reminded him of what's missing

Canada's bishops want Catholic Church to issue new statement on Doctrine of Discovery 

Pope expresses 'deep shame' for Church's role in 'deplorable' residential school system

What the Pope could have also done 

Papal visit should not obscure federal obligations to Indigenous-Canadians 

'Deep shame and sorrow': Pope apologizes again for residential schools during Quebec speech

US Indigenous groups echo Canadian complaints that Pope's apology falls short

Singer says impromptu song at Maswacis papal apology being mistaken for 'O Canada'

'Dance with the universe': Indigenous languages, reconciliation and the papal tour

Indigenous leader says Pope Francis visit leaves room for reconciliation and change 

'Horrifying at Worst and an Insult at Best'

Ukraine/Russia War

 

Putin's games threaten to force gas rationing. Will European solidarity survive?

Sanctions against Russia: To avoid collateral damage, please aim before firing 

Don't pop the champagne over the Ukraine grain deal just yet

Russia cuts flow of gas to Europe, raising fresh doubts about Canada's sanctions waiver 

When stopping illegal arms to Russia, better late than never 

EU countries compromise on gas cuts amid further Russian reductions 

Globe and Mail

Hockey Canada CEO says he will not resign despite calls for overhaul to organization

Hockey Canada says it paid out $7.6 million worth of settlements with fund built by registration fees

Hockey Canada gets dragged, kicking and screaming into the year 2017

Ottawa knew about Hockey Canada sexual-assault claim in 2018

Defining Hockey Canada's problem in plain English continues to be a problem 

Would hockey, and Canada, be better without Hockey Canada?

Nova Scotia RCMP superintendent says details on guns in mass shooting should not have been released 

Two men charged with first-degree murder in death of Ripudaman Signh Malik

Harper didn't address 'batty' Poilievre policies in endorsement: former cabinet ministers

Leslyn Lewis won't attend third Conservative leadership debate unless topics like abortion raised 

Vancouver council approves controversial Kitsilano social housing project 

Winner of one majority in five tries says Poilievre has what it takes

Stephen Harper's endorsement a boost for Pierre Poilievre's leadership bid, Conservative Senate leader says 

Liberals to launch consultations on criminal justice system's response to HIV nondisclosure 

Bilingualism in Parliament threatened by unaccredited, off-site hires, translators say

Looking to the past could help fix health care's future 

CBC

Feds to audit CP Rail's safety measures after investigation found railway 'normalized' problems

Hockey Canada has paid out $7.6 million in sexual abuse settlements from dedicated fund since 1989

Players who don't participate in Hockey Canada sexual assault investigation will be banned: investigator 

Trial for former Liberal MP accused of using office for personal gain extended to fall

Lucki, Blair tell Commons committee they didn't meddle in Nova Scotia shooting probe 

PHAC urges gay, bisexual men to practice safe sex as monkeypox spreads

Provinces demand more control over immigration to combat labour shortage

Convoy organizer Tamara Lich again granted bail

Stephen Harper says Pierre Poilievre has the best chance to win the next federal election 

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Police charge two in shooting death of Ripudaman Singh Malik, man acquitted in 1985 Air India bombing

Vancouver police say woman deliberately burned Monday in attack

Gaps remain in involuntary psychiatric admission compliance, says BC ombudsperson  

Salvage work begins to remove barge stuck for months on Vancouver beach

'Lineups still exist': Is Ottawa's task force on passport and service delays a 'political stunt'?

Toronto property listings are being cancelled at 'unprecedented' rates 

Ask my questions or I won't attend Leadership debate, Leslyn Lewis tells Conservative party  

No camping signs put up near Terry Fox statue across from Parliament Hill 

Canada asked France to extradite priest facing sexual assault charge in Nunavut

Why did Stephen Harper endorse Pierre Poilievre for Conservative leader?

Ottawa demands more action on sexual misconduct before it will consider funding Hockey Canada again

Toronto Sun

Hockey Canada has paid $7.6M in sex abuse settlements since 1989

Hockey Canada, federal bureaucracy both guilty in what looks like a cover up

Faith is lost in Hockey Canada

Ajax doc who broke promise to mask with patients suspended nine months 

Mayor Tory should have declared conflict in road closure debate, complaint says

Hospitals confirm deaths of four physicians but deny vaccine-related 

How ESG rules will kill Canadian small business

Defences of PM's carbon tax 'wildly optimistic' 

What Harper's endorsement of Poilievre means

Trudeau's zeal for centralization will cost Canadians dearly 

Ontario pushes Trudeau government for better immigration deal

Hypocrisy reigns at Rage Against the Machine show

The Harper endorsement and what it means for the CPC leadership race 

Shortages are looming, wo we need to brace ourselves 

PM's climate math doesn't add up

National Post

First UCP leadership debate sees Danielle Smith take heat over sovereignty act, cancer comments 

Hockey Canada CEO says he is there to 'lead the change, ' not quit 

Hockey Canada execs tell MPs they paid out millions to settle 21 sex abuse claims 

Sport Canada should't have kept Hockey Canada allegations from minister: Opposition MPs

The first rule of Poilievre's Fight Club is there are no rules 

Worst is yet to come from Trudeau Liberals 

Conservatism's Canadian future - responsive and responsible government 

Ottawa's unjust energy transition paints a bullseye on western Canada

The centrist case agains the Poilievre panic 

Top RCMP officer 'very concerned' over interference in Nova Scotia shooting probe: inquiry 

Former Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath announces bid for Hamilton mayor 

Macleans                           

 

Global          

Criminal investigation launched into BC undercover police training program 

Two men charged with first degree murder in Ripudaman Singh Malik's death

Beating of angler caught on video launches Chilliwack RCMP investigation

'He didn't deserve to go out this way' says brother of Langley shooting victim 

Crews begin cutting up English Bay barge for removal 

Growing concern over 'trend' of young men involved in gang and gun violence 

'Vulnerable' woman set on fire in Downtown Eastside, police say

14 single-day temperature records toppled in BC as heat wave bears down 

Airline catering workers at Vancouver airport issue 72 hour strike notice 

Ground level ozone leads to air quality statements for Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley

Flood watch for Pemberton, Lillie as heatwave speeds snowmelt 

BC Gang investigation leads to $8M in drugs seized in Metro Vancouver 

Vancouver City Council approves controversial Kitsilano supportive housing project

BC family plans 2,500 km trip in attempt to renew NEXUS card amid delays

Vancouver DTES tent city to be cleared by Wednesday, but residents say there's nowhere to go

Langley shooting suspect photos releases as investigators seek answers 

Vancouver firefighters to proceed with plan limiting responses to some medical calls 

'They wouldn't hurt anyone': Vigil held for Langley shooting victims 

Telecom experts criticize Rogers's Shaw takeover plan as MPs probe outage 

Alberta consumers face 'unprecedented' utility costs 

Danielle Smith defends sovereignty plan, cancer remarks in UCP leadership debate 

Sport Canada was aware of Hockey Canada allegations in 2018, but didn't tell minister 

Former PM Stephen Harper endorses Pierre Poilievre 

A Post-Apology 'To Do' List

Miscellaneous            

Charges laid in homicide of Ripudaman Singh Malik 

Police say woman was 'allegedly set on fire' in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

Vancouver Green Park Board candidate's decision to withdraw doesn't pass my smell test 

Trustee candidate Dr. Karina Zeidler promises to restore universal masking to Vancouver public schools 

Canada's Big Zero-Emission potential

Please Advise! Can Danielle Smith really stop cancer?

BC Government under attack over urgent care

What the Fire left behind 

A Day in the Life: A SeaBus attendant in Vancouver 

Should Canada brace for a Second US Civil War?

Medically assisted Death "Needs to be a good choice, not a choice of last resort'