Ottawa Observations: Tuesday-Wednesday, August 30-31, 2022

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday-Wednesday, August 30-31, 2022

Ukraine/Russia War

 

Germany calls Russia's NordStream pipeline maintenance 'incomprehensible' fears shutdown may continue

Globe and Mail

UN report cites possible 'crimes against humanity' in China's Xinjiang

City of Edmonton cancels art installation over fears it may be perceived as celebrating colonialism 

Ontario scraps five-day COVID 19 isolation, announces booster shots for children

Canada to announce approval of Moderna vaccine for Omicron variant on Thursday, CBC reports 

Canada's economic growth lags expectations, but unlikely to deter another bi BoC rate hike

Bank of Canada takes to Twitter to set record straight on 'printing money' claim 

Three OPP officers charged with manslaughter in death of boy in police shooting

BC club hands out hard drugs in bid to save lives, despite Health Canada rejection 

Toronto and Vancouver talk about 'missing middle' housing. Victoria is poised to make it happen

UN weather agency predicts rare 'triple-dip' La Niña in 2022

Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez breaks silence, condemns 'disgusting' tweets

Alberta now forecasting $13 billion surplus in dramatic turn of fiscal fortunes 

The Ford government is betting Ontarians won't care about relocating seniors without their consent 

When whataboutery takes the place of moral judgment

In its handling of Lisa LaFlamme's departure, Bell Media brings a knife to social media gunfight

Prime Minister says government considering boost in security funding for MPs, announces minor cabinet shuffle

Justin Trudeau condemns comments made by consultant with federally funded project, says 'complete review' is underway

More than half of Conservative party members have returned leadership ballots ahead of September 6 deadline 

Ottawa to build 17,000 homes using $2 billion in previously allocated federal funds

The vitriol aimed at public figures is worsening, and platitudes aren't helping 

CBC

Trudeau defends CSIS after UK author claims agency informant smuggled girls into Syria

Trudeau tweaks cabinet, swapping ministers Tassi and Jaczek

Military probe of reported torture videos still silent after more than a year 

Justin Trudeau says Canadians have lost faith in Hockey Canada

Green Party leadership candidates launch their campaigns 

PM Trudeau could face subpoena to testify at residential school reparations trial 

Canadian politics has a rage problem - and politicians have to be part of the solution

Greens have been through a 'bad patch' but are 'rebuilding'" Elizabeth May

Gorbachev a 'great, transformative leader': Brian Mulroney

Trudeau calls on federal leaders to push back against aggressive harassment of politicians 

Trudeau promises to review funding for anti-racism group after 'unacceptable' tweets

RCMP investigating after man accosts Freeland in Alberta 

Nation-wide 3 digit suicide prevention hotline  launching next year, CRTC says

Hockey Canada board backs president Scott Smith amid calls for change 

Bank of Canada refutes 'printing money' misinformation on Twitter

Alberta using record-breaking source windfall to pay back $13.4B in debt

BC Compassion club hands out hard drugs in bid to save lives, despite Health Canada rejection

Reviving Saguenay natural gas project would 'contribute' to environment, Quebec conservative leader says

Manitoba government says no statutory holiday for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation this year

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Union for BC 911 dispatchers calls for extended supports amid staff shortage 

BC Premier John Horgan cites ambulance 'investment' as he addresses infant death

Restaurant and bar group hails lifting of job action by BC public sector union

BC Club hands out hard drugs in bid to save lives, despite Health Canada rejection 

BC posts $1.3B budget surplus for 2021-22 in contrast with big deficit forecast

Auditor General raises doubts about BC's books, saying surplus was $6.5B higher

Pat McGee, BC Social Credit cabinet minister, brain scientist, athlete, dies at 95

CSIS officers urged British police to obscure Canadian link to ISIL smuggler: Book 

As Centre Ice group drops 'Conservative' from name, where are moderate Tories to go?

Who are Filomena Tassi and Helena Jack, the two cabinet ministers who traded jobs?

Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez breaks silence, condemns 'disgusting' tweets

Toxic chemicals commonly found in dollar store times, testing shows

Alberta to use $13.2B budget windfall to pay down debt, put cash in piggy bank

Canadian military investigating engine fires on US Army helicopters

Elizabeth May joins Green leadership race, says party has been in disarray

Justin Trudeau warns political discourse in Canada is under threat from 'bullies'

Six years in, Trudeau government's work on 2SLBTQ1+ issues is still underwhelming 

Stop the plans to transfer patients to long-term care homes

Canadians showing disapproval of federal government have forgotten the lives saved

Spending more on private-for-profit health care will not solve Ontario's crisis. Investing in our public health care system, will

Who benefits from Bank of Canada interest rate hikes?

Toronto Sun

Dr. Moore moves Ontario from panic to management of COVID-19

We need hearings into how Trudeau government funded a hateful anti-racism adviser

Three OPP officers charged with manslaughter in death of boy in police shooting

Ontario release new rules for return to work or school after COVID-19

Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez breaks silence,  condemns 'disgusting' tweets 

Bell fights back too late as most media go with easy, and incorrect, story on LaFlamme

Trudeau needs to reflect on his own actions for a change 

No one loves ArriveCan app, except on Apple App Store

Trudeau's 'green' obsession is Canada's nightmare 

Time to end all mandates in schools 

Trudeau lovers twist ArriveCan ratings?

In Canada or US, economy is key to winning elections 

Important to understand source of hostility behind verbal attack on Chrystia Freeland 

Inflation is Canadian's key worry

Line 5 pipeline vital to economy 

National Post

Canada's Spy Agency accused of 'nabbing' British children and trafficking them to Islamic State

Trudeau says feds will offer money for health care, but 'real improvement' are also needed

Freeland says she still 'absolutely loves' Alberta despite 'unpleasant' harassment incident

Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez breaks silence, condemns 'disgusting' antisemitic tweets 

Three OPP officers charged with manslaughter in death of toddler in police shooting 

Quebec's hydrogen project still alive despite Hydro-Quebec exit, Quebec minister says 

As Centre Ice group drops 'Conservative' from name, where are moderate Tories to go?

Hong Kong says it can target anyone in the world after Canadian journalist charged 

The Trudeau government's hypocritical stance on hate and its targets 

Elizabeth May joins ken leadership race, says her 'mistakes have hurt the party'

Lisa LaFlamme is no necessarily the martyr you may think she is

How would Pierre Poilievre govern? Look to Ronald Reagan 

Final UCP leadership debate focuses on same issues that ended Kenney's erm: Alberta autonomy an COVID-19

Trudeau reiterates there will be full review of funding for anti-racism program after Laith Marouf scandal

High Commissioner asks 'friends in Canada' to help as one third of Pakistan floods

PQ leader given bulletproof vests as security high during Quebec election campaign

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Crown outlines case against Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum ahead of October trial 

'Frustrating': Family urges BC to fund new drug for young kids with cystic fibrosis 

Public service strike leads to boom for BC's craft distilleries 

Uber seeks BC wide licence, hopes for Victoria, Kelowna holiday launch

New paediatrician recruited to Peace Arch Hospital to ease maternity ward woes

Auditor General raises doubts about BC's books, saying surplus was $6.5B higher 

Press conference and events ahead across BC for International overdose Awareness Day

New Vernon recreation facility would hike taxes for homeowners 

Couple 'entrapped' by police in BC legislature bomb plot files suit against RCMP

'An inspiration' Daughter reflects on 50th anniversary of Rosemary Brown's election

Strike averted: Loomis Express workers reach tentative deal

Police watchdog called to Houston after Mountie shoot boat theft suspect

Heritage Minister condemns 'disgusting' tweets from anti-racism group consultant

As Centre Ice group drops 'Conservative' from name, where are moderate Tories to go?

Canadian military probing US reports of Chinook helicopter engine fires 

Green Party is in disarray, Elizabeth May says as she enters leadership race

Do ministers need bodyguards? Trudeau says question is tough amid 'disturbing' attacks

Freeland says Albertans are kind and welcoming, as RCMP investigate Grand Prairie confrontation

Quebec Liberal Party still lacking candidates in 15 ridings as election campaign underway 

Trudeau's mini cabinet shuffle swaps procurement, FedDev Ontario ministers

Legault says language law known as Bill 96 'balanced' amid criticism

  

Miscellaneous            

BC auditor general Michael Pickup says that some of the NDP's 2021-22 summary financial statements  'are not accurate'

Former NPA President Tung Chan disapproves of NPA mayoral candidate Fred Harding 

The BC NDP's healthcare carnage - do our lives matter?

BCGEU will 'stand down' liquor picket lines and end overtime ban while bargaining makes 'significant progress'

NPA Board appoints former police officer Fred Harding as its new mayoral candidate 

Police take man into custody after he allegedly assaults three women near the Vancouver Public Library

The Gray Lady reports on Canada's most famous grey lady - former CTV News chief anchor Lisa LaFlamme

Does BC provide adequate legal aid to Women Escaping abuse?

A 'Significant' Archeological  Dig resume. After 70 years

One last dance with plastic bags 

Alberta's calling. Should I hang up?

Police in the Downtown Eastside: A world of contradictions

Remembering Dave Barrett's Momentous victory 

Indigenous kids needing dental work were turned away 

'Before you walk out that door, Put your warrior on'

Can we fix  BC's clunky rebates for E-Bikes?

Bear Sprayed, Chris Amyotte was in Agony. Then, shot dead by police