Ottawa Observations: Saturday-Monday, September 17-19, 2022

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Saturday-Monday, September 17 - 19, 2022

The Passing of Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth mourned at funeral by Britain and world

Tens of thousands gather to greet the Queen at her final resting place 

Queen Elizabeth II was a symbol of an era, figurehead of the postwar generation 

Six royal funerals, on changing Canada: What the deaths of monarchs have revealed about us

Elizabeth II was indispensable in Canada's achievements and contributions to peace, prosperity and stability 

Elizabeth II was witness to our efforts as Canadians to become hat we are meant to be: the true, the North, the free 

The Queen's funeral, as seen on TV, was visually sumptuous and quietly revealing 

Brian Mulroney recalls the Queen's enthusiasm for Canada, the largest country in her kingdom

Nation's capital commemorates Queen Elizabeth's 70 year reign with parade, ceremony 

Remembering Queen Elizabeth's visit to a Manitoba potato farm

Canada is the country it is today because of Queen Elizabeth, Mulroney says at memorial service 

Trudeau spotted singing Bohemian Rhapsody days before Queen's funeral

The last salute: Canadian military begins changing oaths and honours in wake of Queen's death

Queen honoured in procession, commemorative service in Victoria 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's impromptu tribute to the Queen included a hotel plan and 'Bohemian Rhapsody'

Prime Minister, Governor General lead delegation of Canadian Politicians, dignitaries
Queen's funeral service brief and remarkably simple 

PM slammed for 'tone deaf' musical performance

Traditions for Queen's funeral date back hundreds of years 

Saying farewell to our Queen

One last goodbye: With pomp and sorrow, world bids farewell to Queen Eilzabeth II 

Royal protocol pushes Joe Biden down pecking order at Queen's funeral

The genius of a monarchy embedded in a democracy 

'A solemn day': Ottawa ceremony marks end of Queen's long life and service to Canada 

Queen Elizabeth's funeral lasted barely an hour, but it was a ceremony like no other 

In Hyde Park, mourners find comfort in a crowd: 'As a country, we do it best'

Centuries of Monarchy enabled the Queen's gloriousness

RCMP led the way on horseback at Queen Elizabeth's funeral 

Canadians across the country mark the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

Video shows Trudeau belting out Bohemian Rhapsody in London days before Queen Funeral 

Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelensa says attending Queen Elizabeth's funeral 'a great honour'

The final journey for the Queen of all peoples 

Why Constitutional Monarchy is fantastic (really)

Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral: Key moments from a sombre da

Trudeau seen singing with renowned Quebec musician days before queen's funeral 

Queen honoured in processions, commemorative service in Victoria

BC legions hold ceremonies to honour Queen Elizabeth II 

'Scrambling': Some BC Parents, business frustrated by closures for queen's funeral  

Some BC groups, non-profits will not mark Queen Elizabeth HIs Day of Mourning 

How the Royal ladies used jewelry to pay poignant tribute to the Queen 

Messy process to abolish monarchy likely 'nonstarter' amid pressing problems: Trudeau 

Decolonize the Queen's Funeral

BC Premier, Lieutenant Governor attend church service in Victoria to honour Queen Elizabeth

A procession and a multi-faith service in Victoria to honour the Queen

Saanich students plant trees to Queen's Green Canopy initiative

Saanich Peninsula. remembers Queen Elizabeth II with a ceremony in Sidney

Queen Elizabeth II honoured with Langford Service

Ukraine/Russia War

 

Zelensky vows no let-up as Ukraine says troops cross key river in northeast  

President Zelenskyy has never been afraid to go to the front lines of war 

Russian singing star's criticism of Ukraine war could spark shift in public opinion on the conflict

Globe and Mail

Alternative banks with the juiciest GIC and savings rates are really busy

Inflation and cost of living set to dominate as Parliament resumes 

Trudeau declines to say whether CSIS informant has been granted asylum in Canada 

Afghans stranded and running out of money in Pakistan plead for Ottawa to speed up their approvals 

Trudeau, Ministers to attend UN General Assembly's 77th session next week

Russia claims Ottawa embassy was attacked, summons Canada's ambassador in Moscow

What Pierre Poilievre's victory says about the UCP race in Alberta 

CBC

Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper invested into Order of Canada

Affordability in Canada is at a crisis point - and politicians don't have an easy fix

Parliament had a lively summer. It's about to get louder

Fate of $20B compensation for First Nations children in hands of Canadian Human Rights Tribunal 

RCMP confirms investigation into alleged attack on Russian Embassy in Ottawa  

So who's 'woke' what does it mean and how is it being used in Canadian politics? 

'Afraid' and 'horrified': Complainant testifies in Major General Dany Fortin's sexual assault trial 

South Korean president to visit Canada to talk trade, energy and security 

While in London for the Queen's funeral, Trudeau also discusses economy and Ukraine with leaders

How Pierre Poilievre is winning new support among young, diverse voters 

Toronto/Vancouver Star

BC Police watchdog called in to investigate serious collision involving stolen vehicle 

Criminal probe begins after violence, arrests at music festival in Vancouver

Restoring the culinary and cultural bounty of ancient Indigenous seas gardens in BC

Justin Trudeau versus Pierre Poilievre is the 'big battle brewing' at Parliament, plus key moments to watch for when MPs return 

Russia claims Ottawa embassy was attacked, summons Canada's ambassador in Moscow

Expert flags potential for dental-care clawbacks as result of federal program

Pierre Poilievre is a fake freedom fighter 

Woman tells sexual assault trial she was 'horrified' during encounter with Major General Dany Fortin

Tunnel vision: duelling transport plans as CAQ, Tories fight for votes in Quebec City 

Trudeau faces mounting pressure to meet UN Global Fund request 

Anger. delusion an distrust: Is Canada's democracy in decline 

Canadian MPs across the spectrum see threats to democracy: "There's no common middle ground'

The inside story of how Pierre Poilievre captured the hearts of Canada's Conservatives 

Ontario's hospitals and long-term care are in crisis. Pretending they aren't won't solve anything 

An unnecessary veil of secrecy shrouds Canada's police and courts

Toronto Sun

Hospital executive fired after convoy donation data breach files $650Gs lawsuit

Liberals dismiss the very real #TrudeauMustGo campaign 

Students, parents weigh-in on trans teacher

Dress code for teacher who went viral?

What happens next with large prosthetic breast teacher story 

Reining in 'woke' school boards 

ArriveCan to be optional, other COVID travel measures gone in weeks?

Trudeau government not serious about making life more affordable

Poilievre should avoid describing all media as his adversary 

Poilievre's victory watershed moment for Conservatives 

More evidence about the Liberals' convoy paranoia emerges 

Group-think in universities

National Post

Scaremongering about Poilievre could be the only move Trudeau has left 

'Horrified': Witness testifies in the sexual assault trail of Dany Fortin, military officer in charge of vaccine roll out

Russia says someone threw a lit Molotov cocktail at its Ottawa embassy, summons Canada's ambassador in Moscow

Poilievre turns conservatism into 'a choice, not an echo'

The myth of the 'progressive' Conservative 

How Pierre Poilievre can become Canada's next Prime Minister  

'You don't deserve me, Conservatives": The imagined thought of Jean Charest 

Global          

Province seeks to seize $15M in property allegedly tied to unlicensed DTES dispensary

Riot breaks out at PNE Amphitheatre Sunday after music festival headliner cancels 

BC launches fall vaccination campaign with Omicron-specific boosters

BC had one of the driest summers on record and the wildfire risk remains high 

Canadian Hurricane Centre watching Fiona as it tracks towards east coast 

Experts worried about Northern BC landslide's impact on ecosystems near Prince Rupert 

Quebec Liberal Leader faces questions about her political future on campaign trail 

Miscellaneous            

OneCity Vancouver releases detail platform that includes a call to end the 'apartment ban'

Vision Vancouver council candidates support removing public-hearing requirements for all below-market housing

BC lifts coastal campfire prohibition after recent rain and cooler temperatures

Canadian home sales shrink by 32 percent since Bank of Canada started hiking its policy rate in March

City of Vancouver releases official order of candidates' names for the 2022 election ballot

Climate Fixes: How Local Governments Matter

A New coal mine, Caribou and the BC Government