Ottawa Observations: Tuesday-Wednesday, September 6-7, ,2022

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Tuesday-Wednesday, September 6-7, 2022

Saskatchewan murders

Manhunt ends with death of Saskatchewan mass-stabbings fugitive 

Remembering the lives lost in Saskatchewan mass stabbing; woman killed remembered as 'hero' and 'true matriarch'

Saskatchewan stabbings: Suspect died after police took him into custody, RCMP say

The deadly Saskatchewan attacks will require a public inquiry to untangle 

In this devastating moment, Canada must support the James Smith Cree Nation 

Ottawa promises review of parole board's decision to release stabbing suspect from incarceration

Fugitive suspect in Saskatchewan stabbing rampage is dead

'She's a hero': Slain mother of five among victims ID'd in mass stabbing

James Smith Cree Nation families eager to return home 

'My boy, turn yourself in' says mother of fugitive suspected in Saskatchewan mass killing

Sanderson tried to kill one of the mass stabbing victims before, court records show 

RCMP say suspect in Saskatchewan killing died after arrest 

Canada's parole system puts rehab of criminals above public safety 

The 'progressive' theories that drive our criminal justice system 

'Collective sigh of relief': Mass stabbing suspect Myles Sanderson dead after highway pursuit 

Child watched horrific deadly Saskatchewan stabbing spree from behind a highchair 

Victims remembered: Families of the 10 dead share photos of loved ones 

Saskatchewan stabbing spree has RCMP being 'more proactive' about sending emergency alerts 

Why wasn't Myles Sanderson in jail?

Saskatchewan stabbing suspect Myles Sanderson dead after 4 day manhunt: RCMP

FNUniv holding vigils for James Smith Cree Nation 

Saskatchewan mass killing suspect committed similar attack in 2015, court file shows 

Saskatchewan stabbings show Canada in critical need of justice system supports: experts 

Saskatchewan stabbing suspect Myles Sanderson dead after 4 day manhunt: RCMP

Sons. Mothers. A veteran. These are the victims killed in Saskatchewan's stabbing rampage 

Ukraine/Russia War

 

Russia  has gained, not lost, from the conflict in Ukraine, Putin says

Ukrainian Canadian lobby calls for tougher sanctions against Moscow 

CSIS's cover-up of Islamic State trafficking backfired, says author 

How a delayed vote spells trouble for Moscow's bid to absorb occupied Ukraine 

Keep turbines and return diplomats, Ukrainian Canadian Congress tells foreign affairs committee

Shelling resumes near Ukraine nuclear plant, despite risks 

Globe and Mail

Interest rate hike to 'intensify' Canada's housing market downturn

Bank of Canada raises key interest rate by 0.75 pre cent: Here's what happened

Bank of Canada gives hazy glimpse of peak interest rates on the horizon

RCMP used undercover operatives, emergency wiretaps to target border blockade in Coutts, Alberta: court docs

BC reaches tentative agreement with public-sector union 

Cabinet to debate whether new cost-of-living support is needed, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says

Erin O"toole sess a role for himself in the party, but he'll stay on the sidelines while Conservatives choose a new leader

CAQ Leader Francois Legault says he regrets English content on his party's website 

It's not the economy, stupid. It's the media

The risk of political violence in Canada has never been higher 

Canadian telecoms agree to provide services to competitor's customers during outages 

Trudeau says government will prioritize economy when Parliament returns 

Voting wraps up in Conservative leadership race ahead of convention; Bergen won't run in next federal election 

Three steps to a better power balance between the PM and his MPs

In Quebec, immigration takes centre stage again on the campaign trail

Paying for blood-plasma donations is the answer to our shortages 

CBC

NDP critic calls for new Hockey Canada audit following claims of high-flying spending

Bank of Canada hikes benchmark interest rate again, to 3.25%

Kelly Craft, Trump's ambassador to Canada, entering Kentucky governor race 

Chrystia Freeland has a 'legitimate shot' at top NATO job, experts says 

Liberals begin 3-say cabinet retreat focused on cost of living, economy 

How do the Conservative leadership candidates compare on the issues?

Interim Conservative leader Candice Bergen says she's not running in next election 

Britain's new Prime Minister is 'really good news for Canada': High Commissioner

Legault apologizes for comments citing 'extremism,' 'violence' as reasons to limit immigration  

Investigator hired to look into group sexual assault allegations involving 2003 World Junior players 

Major telecoms sign deal to keep some phone services running during future outages 

Ottawa to announce details of dental-care plan for low-income families, sources say

Jasper National Park wildfire expected to leave town on generator power for weeks

Toronto/Vancouver Star

BC offers buffer against inflation with rent cap, increased benefits 

BC restaurant burns Maple Leafs with 'overpriced' and 'underperforming' poutine on menu

UK PM Liz Truss's BC school days - pink jumper, bi fringe and sense of humour 

BC government and public service union reach tentative deal for 33,000 workers 

Make overdose education mandatory in BC schools amid drug emergency, advocates say 

Environment Canada ends air quality advisories for southeastern BC

BC to start fall COVID-19 booster campaign with recently approved bivalent vaccines

Two years after dumping the Clan, Simon Fraser teams will be known as the Red Leafs 

Why Liz Truss - Britain's incoming, hardline PM - has a 'sweet spot' for Canada

Economy and affordability on the table as Liberal cabinet meets in Vancouver 

Justin Trudeau tells cabinet he's sticking around as leader for the next election 

Toronto Sun

You can't run from ArriveCan, Detroit marathon participants told 

Trudeau punishes home owners rather than cut spending to fight inflation 

Just how broad is the Laith Marouf problem?

Major telecoms agree to emergency outage deal: Minister 

Ontario needs to develop strategy to manage long COVID, science table says 

WestJet debuts new, gender neutral uniforms with name tags space for pronouns

Some Canadians report difficulties getting health care

Homeowners will feel the pain as interest rates rise, yet again

To fight inflation, measure it better

Record number of ballots cast in Conservative leadership race

Trudeau government takes 'plastics' policy to extreme  

Questions remain in anti-racism group scandal 

Oops, we hired a raving bigot to teach anti-racism

Conservative leader Candice Bergen says it's time for life beyond politics 

Bank of Canada rate hikes will make life harder 

Populism isn't a bad thing 

National Post

Freeland says she is focused on her 'really big job,' but does not deny rumour she's eyeing top NATO role 

Danielle Smith's Alberta sovereignty act is a set up for disappointment 

Francois Legault sorry for English content on CAQ party website - a single document on its accomplishments 

 

Global          

BC government announces 2 tax credit boosts, rent increase cap for 2023

BC General Employees' Union reaches tentative deal with province 

British Columbians report 2nd-worst access to health care in Canada: poll

RCMP silent on Saanich bank shooting as last injured officer released from hospital 

Victoria business owner mulls closing downtown shop after repeated break-ins 

BC Liberals hold ribbon cutting for 'bridge that should have been' 

District of West Vancouver and Blue Bus union reach new collective agreement 

Murals and minimal graffiti: VPD and business leaders tour San Francisco Chinatown

'They're going to die;' San Francisco, Vancouver drug crises have advocate calling for intervention

Simon Fraser University varsity athletics teams renamed "Red Leafs' 

BC teacher shortage has some districts looking for non-certified substitutes 

BC students with disabilities excluded 4,000 plus times last year: Report 

BC 's low child vaccination rates raise concerns as kids head back to school 

Calls to make overdose education mandatory in BC Schools 

ABC Vancouver would seek body cameras for police officers if elected 

Liberal cabinet retreat in Vancouver to focus on economy, says LeBlanc 

New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss says year in BC. 'changed my outlook on life'

Ottawa unveils $1.4 B loan for BC First Nation rental development 

Squamish Nation breaks ground on historic Seńákw housing development 

NDP's Singh says party will push government to act on dental care, housing 

Mayor Gondek heads to Los Angeles to sell Calgary to Hollywood 

RCMP resident to change despite repeated calls for action: former Senior Mountie

Miscellaneous            

Heather Lake wildfire prompts evacuation alert in community of Eastgate southwest of Princeton 

Federal government steps up with $1.4 billion in financing for Seńákw housing project 

BCGEU and Public Service Agency reach tentative deal 

Which crackpot will lead the Cons?

All Hail Kinsgate Mall! Now Starring in a music video 

'We can't let our guard down'

Afghan journalists wait for safe haven in Canada 

Are Climate Change and Extreme Heat stressing you out?

Why is BC giving $27,000 to family doctors?

No, Fertilizer Emissions cuts won't threaten Food Security 

Should we prune Vancouver''s Park Board?

How physician assistants can help solve Canada's health-are crisis

The Curious case of Gina Adams: A 'Pretendian Investigation'