Ottawa Observations: Saturday-Monday, August 27-29, 2022

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Saturday-Monday,  August 27-29, 2022

Ukraine/Russia War

 

Ukraine's ban on adult men leaving the country faces growing legal challenges 

Russia shells port city of Mykolaiv as Ukraine begins counteroffensive in south 

Ukraine's agriculture exports to double in next few months now ports open, says minister 

UN agency to inspect Ukraine nuclear plant at centre of rocket and artillery strikes 

Russia facing 'numerous failures' with Iran-supplied drones for Ukraine war: US

Globe and Mail

Transportation Minister says airport backlogs are 'unacceptable' but improving

Rogers out will weigh on Shaw takeover hearings, Ottawa says 

Canada invokes 1977 pipeline treaty with US in separate Line 5 dispute

The pandemic isn't over and ending Ontario's COVID-19 Science Advisory Table won't help matters

Government reviewing security for cabinet ministers after harassment of Chrystia Freeland

Flag raised on Parliament Hill to honour residential school survivors

Immigration Minister says his department has shifted focus to international student visas as many await last-minute approval 

CBC

DND postpones crane of command as military police probe comments at airbase event 

Ottawa again invokes 1977 pipeline treaty I Line 5 dispute with US

Chrystia Freeland latest target of public threats, intimidation against women in Canadian politics 

Flag raised on Parliament Hill to honour residential school survivors 

Conservatives call for release of report on massive Afghan immigration data breach 

Hew worked for the Canadian embassy in Afghanistan. Now, he's being told to move into a shelter 

Canada formally launches challenge of 'unfair' US duties on softwood lumber

Sport minister calls for 'change' at Hockey Canada as calls for resignations mount 

How Ottawa plans to launch a climate-friendly construction boom 

Hiring spree is helping with Visa, immigration delays, say federal ministers 

Questions about Rogers outage can be asked at Shaw merger hearing, Competition Tribunal rules 

Toronto/Vancouver Star

BC mayor seeks change after report of infant's death while waiting for ambulance 

Cruise ship sails for Alaska after overnight delay in Vancouver due to tugboat strike 

BC sets up $60 million back-to-school affordability fund for families 

Pierre Poilievre îs poised to become the next Conservative leader - and young voters are suddenly interested in his party 

Ottawa has continued its mysterious deference to China. What happened to the promised 'reset'? 

'Still a good day for Canada' despite delay of Artemis moon rocket launch: minister 

Air Force delays installation of base commander amid investigation into pilot meeting 

Flag raised on Parliament Hill to honour residential school survivors 

'There's a lot of ageist presumptions' ArriveCAN app leaves some seniors feeling unfairly restricted 

'A threat to our democracy': After Freeland confronted, Ottawa exploring how to protect politicians, safety minister says

Ontario must consult public, groups before expanding 'strong mayor' powers: AMO

Federal ministers say hiring spree helping with visa, immigration delays

Public safety minister adds new rules on prison 'dry cells' for suspected contraband 

Airport, passport and immigration problems 'should never have happened' minister admits  

What makes you angry? Inflation, gas prices and the 'Freedom Convoy' top Canada's 'rage index'

Pierre Poilievre îs poised to become the next Conservative leader - and young voters are suddenly interested in his party 

Use of facial recognition as security tool on Parliament Hill would pose risks: study 

Here's why Pierre Poilievre will be watching Quebec's provincial election campaign

Toronto Sun

Battle over moving patients is following a familiar pattern at Queen's Park

Bell pushes back against accusations surrounding LaFlamme departure, coverage 

If Justin Trudeau wants Canadians to show each other respect, he should lead by example 

How long until Western caves on mandates?

Politicians aren't listening to people - no wonder so many are angry 

Super-community can play a role in Canada's labour shortage 

Canadian brewers having a hard time staying afloat  

Decades of alarmist climate-change forecasts 

Universities' draconian pandemic rules are ridiculous 

Stop obsessing over Dieppe, focus more on our many battlefield victories 

Canada must export natural as for economic and environmental reasons 

Daily commute and office culture forever changed by COVID

Canada's divider in chief is Trudeau, not Poilievre

Canada's energy solution is right here at home 

Canada is an angry country and we all need to take a breather

Kissing off oil and gas sector cuts our economic throat

Trudeau's LNG stumble isn't helping Europe 

True North is strong, but defending it isn't free

Another disgraceful attack by a Liberal

National Post

How the 'Queen of Canada' is making inroads into US and beyond

'Always meet a landlord': Rent scams on the rise, with students particularly vulnerable 

Ottawa to conduct 'extremist review' of anti-racism funding after Laith Marouf scandal

Government exploring options to increase security for ministers after Freeland confronted in Alberta

Nearly 13,000 Canadians potentially victims of CERB fraud after hackers accessed CRA accounts in 2020

Canada turns to 1977 treaty with US for second time in Line 5 battle

Western's vaccine mandate will harm students and fail to protect the most vulnerable 

Environmentalists biggest triumph was to aid Vladimir Putin

Is there a business case for defending Canada? 

Installation of new Air Force base commander delayed over investigation of alleged incident at pilots meeting

Macleans                           

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Global          

Suspects identified in possible hate crime assault during Vancouver Pride Week

Cruise ship leaves Vancouver after one-day delay caused by tugboat strike

Vancouver airport security screening delays shorter Monday after long waits on Sunday

With so many incumbents out of the race, Victoria City Hall faces fall overhaul 

'Tip of the iceberg': Clearwater mayor expects ER diversions to continue  

"Heartbreaking  loss': BC agency looks into ambulance call after infant death report

BC sets up $60 million back-to-school affordability fund for families

Rogue drones force 'complete shutdown' of air crews on BC Wildfire

Off-duty BC Mountie charged for allegedly having loaded gun in vehicle

Save Old Growth on the defence after BC judge likens tactics to 'using people as cannon fodder'

Indigenous leaders call for inquiry in to mans' police-involved death on Downtown East side

Vancouver delegation to stour San Francisco's Chinatown to learn how it's being revitalized

'It's always there': Female politicians in Alberta respond to verbal assault on Freeland  

Enbridge Line 5: Canada invokes 1977 treaty agains over dispute 

Parti Quebecois pledges new Bill 101 to fight 'steep decline' of French

CAQ, Liberals compete to offer tax cuts on Day 2 of campaign  

Legault criticized for calling Dominique Anglade' that lady'

Miscellaneous            

No forced treatment, David Eby, for people experiencing multiple overdoses 

There's no denying it - the City of Vancouver is in a state of crisis 

Vancouver  police identify some of the suspects in Pride Week assault on Commercial Drive

Vancouver Police seek witnesses in Pride weekend assault on Commercial Drive

Why the COVID considerate are likely to vote for the BC Greens in the next provincial election 

Passenger face long lineups at Vancouver International Airport 

The missing women of Salmon River Valley

BC must hold For - Profit Health Clinics Accountable

Museums are full of history holes. How to Fill them 

The attack on Freeland sprouts from 'Rage Farming'