Ottawa Observations: Tuesday,-Wednesday, September 20-21, 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 20-21, 2022

 

Ukraine/Russia War

 

In speech to UN, Zelensky urges world leaders to punish Russia for invasion

Putin's partial military mobilization, nuclear threat draw condemnation from West

The dangerous logic behind Russia's plans to formally annex occupied Ukrainian regions 

One way flights out of Russia sell out after Putin orders partial call-up of reservists 

Vladimir Putin is running out of options in Ukraine 

Escalation of war, nuclear threats show Putin 'flailing and failing' says Trudeau

Ukraine presses Canada to send more weapons as its forces push east 

How the invasion has changed Ukraine, and how it's changing Canada 

Russia's Iron Doll suggests nuking Queen's funeral: 'God forgive me'

Russia's partial mobilization an 'admission of failure' in Ukraine, Mélanie Joly says

Trudeau condemns Putin's 'dangerous' nuclear threats, mobilization in Ukraine War

Zelenskyy to UN: Ukraine will prevail over Russian mobilization, 'but we need time'

Globe and Mail

Canada's home ownership rate falls to 20-year low, census shows 

Indigenous population grows to 1.8 million, but at slower Tate than before, census data reveal

Inquests to be held into Saskatchewan stabbing, Myles Sanderson's death in police custody

Ottawa aims to table legislation this fall making Indigenous policing essential

Canadian senator sent documents to Afghan family that weren't authentic

A Senator sent inauthentic documents to stranded Afghans  

Chinese police establish stations overseas in 'worrying' crackdown on citizens abroad 

Postmedia to end Monday print edition of nine urban daily newspapers

Justice minister urges senators to pass Liberal mandatory minimums bill

BC recommendations say legislative changes needed for repeat offenders and random stranger attacks

Positive Poilievre polling leads to talk of easing border restrictions, Tories say

Ontario teacher's prosthetic bust offers a lesson about body shaming

The Fed's interest rate hike just made the Bank of Canada's job fighting inflation harder 

As Canada mourns the Queen, Indigenous people work to repair the damage overseen by the Crown

Freedom in Canada: Where the Handmaid's Tale is now

Tik Tok warns people posting videos will be 'collateral damage' of Bill C-11

Justin Trudeau slightly favoured over Pierre Poilievre for prime minister: new poll

Conservatives say they may support part of Liberals' affordability plan after criticizing it as inflationary 

Poilievre focuses on inflation, payroll taxes in first Question Period as Conservative leader 

The world is in 'peril' UN Chief warns General Assembly

CBC

Poilievre's rise leading to talk of easing border restrictions, Tory MPs say

The end of random border testing can't come soon enough for many travellers 

'This Great Country": An inside look at Charles  50 year romance with Canada

Ottawa leaning toward ending pandemic border measures, sources say

'This is a crisis': Head of medical association warns that the health-care system faces 'collapse'

Major General Dany Fortin says he never had physical contact with woman he's accused of assaulting 

Liberal House Leader urges MPs to 'rise to the occasion' as House of Commons resumes

Hockey Canada facing backlash for survey on sexual assault allegations 

Former Hockey Canada CEO Nicholson among those summoned to testify before committee

Indigenous population hits 1.8M, growing at twice the rate of non-Indigenous Canadians: 2021 census

Renting is rowing twice as fast as home ownership, census reveals 

Toronto/Vancouver Star

BC report on prolific offenders says hardline enforcement is not the answer 

As wildfire risk fades, the last remaining campfire ban is lifted in BC

Couple who survived deadly torrent released from BC dam sues regional district 

'Lightly felt' earthquake with 3.5 magnitude is recorded near Prince George 

BC youth representative calls for data on mental health of children in care

Sentencing hearing delayed for harasser of BC teen Amanda Todd

Justin Trudeau will have final decision on lifting COVID-19 border restrictions, sources say

Justice Minister urges Senators to pass Liberal mandatory minimums bill

Ottawa wants to change the way Netflix, Google and Facebook deal with you: A strategy in three acts

Julie Payette says she 'unfortunately' wasn't invited to the Queen's funeral

Trudeau to attend assented Japanese PM Shinzo Abe's state funeral in Tokyo  

Snowbirds allowed back in the air after probe finds oil filter caused latest crash 

A broad review of Canada's COVID-19 response is 'essential' says federal health minister 

Inflation may be slowing, but politicians' toxic talk is just heating up

A murderous rampage in Saskatchewan revealed the generosity of a stricken community

Toronto Sun

Toronto Police Constable Andrew Hong' took care of who he loved'

Poilievre seeks unity, reaches out to rivals and former leaders 

#TrudeauMustGo but not for singing; Gunter

City of Toronto pulls controversial vaccination ad campaign within hours

School Board goes silent on viral teacher, citing 'personnel matter'

Trudeau's climate targets could cost $18,000 to retrofit home, says report

The Bank of Canada is twisting facts - we should be asking them tough questions

Name That Tune! Trudeau's singing sparks new game show?

Alberta comes calling for workers, and new residents, in Toronto

Trudeau's singalong isn't worth the outrage  

US rate hike an ominous sin for Canada

Cut taxes to lower high cost of food

National Post

Canada not following suit with other nations' influence0busting relief measures: taxpayers group

Conservatives consider supporting Liberal bill that would double GST credits

Meghan McCain: Trudeau offends millions belting out Bohemian Rhapsody as world mourned Queen's death

Pandemic public health messaging finally jumps the shark

Final decision on fate of ArriveCan could come as soon as Thursday

'The Bond is broken': Census data shows more than half of kids in foster care are Indigenous

Ontario transgender teacher sparks controversy by wearing giant prosthetic breasts in class

Retired combat veteran ordered to repay military benefits he never actually received 

Canadian, US warships sail through Taiwan Strait for second time in a year

Canada has devolved into a childish country incapable of solving big problems

Uh oh, Trudeau's back to not thinking about monetary policy again

Quebec election has profound implications for the rest of Canada 

The attacks against Poilievre have begun! Here's a sample

Liberals and NDP waste no time in attacking Poilievre at the opening of fall session

Liberals promise affordability focus as Parliament resumes

Canada pledged millions for anti-COVID Merck drug. Doctors say we don't know if it works 

Global          

Experts recommend big boost to mental health supports to deal with repeat offenders in BC

BC;s prolific offender review 'too little, too timid' and too late' say BC Liberals  

'Bare shelves:' 1 moth later, children's painkiller shortage persists in parts of BC

BC medical specialists call for urgent meeting with health minister as patients are stuck waiting

Sechelt moves to Beverly restrict short-term rentals, raising tourism concerns 

BC had highest national rate of unaffordable housing in 2021: Statistics Canada 

Minor earthquake strikes near Prince George 

Vancouver police want your photos and videos from Breakout Festival riot 

BC Medical specialists call for urgent meeting with health minister as patients are stuck waiting 

BC media finalists named for 2022 Webster Awards

Nova Scotians urged to prepare for Hurricane Fiona as powerful storm looms 

Fighting extremist content online: Feds dedicate $1.8M to terrorist analytic tool

Iran protests: Canada's House of Commons adopts 'solidarity' motion after woman's death

Final debate could be last chance to coalesce opposition to CAQ

Why Indigenous-led projects could be key to combating Canada's energy dilemma

Feds aim to table First Nations policing bill this fall after Saskatchewan stabbings 

Rent help and dental care: How will Trudeau's proposed affordability plan work?

Legault sorry for saying racism against Indigenous people at hospital is 'settled'

Miscellaneous            

TransLink announces upcoming Pattulo Bridge overnight lane closures 

OneCity Vancouver offres an assist to Kennedy Stewart by slamming his mayoral-race rivals' housing policies 

Residents of Downtown Eastside homeless camp threatened with loaded gun

New combination bivalent vaccine available at VCH clinics, some pharmacies

BC's Electric Car rebates discriminate against single parents 

Five Type Journalists are finalists for BC's Top News Prizes 

Where White Women adopt Black Babies

Dismantling White Supremacy with Harrison Mooney

A Pipeline, a River and an Indigenous Nation 

That Sadistic Migrant con is so American, Right?

'Good Air means everything' in Schools

Vancouver Mayor's Calendar Shows August meetings with 15 Big Prospective Donors 

BC's Wild West World of Insider Lobbyists