Ottawa Observations: Saturday-Monday, October 15-17, 2022

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for    Saturday-Monday, October 15 - 17, 2022

Emergencies Act Inquiry

City of Ottawa, police were warned ahead of convoy's arrival that protesters intended to stay for more than 30 days

Ford stands with Trudeau on trucker evictions, saying he has 'zero tolerance' for disrupting residents' lives, commerce

How a plan to end the convoy protest came together - and why it failed

'An open mind': A look at Justice Paul Rouleau, the man leading the convoy protest inquiry 

RCMP refused to release badge numbers, fearing convoy supporters would dox officers 

Ottawa, police were warned of plans to jam up the capital before convoy protesters arrived, email shows 

Emergencies Act inquiry turns into an episode of the blame game

Trudeau Liberals know using the Emergencies Act was an overreaction 

'Ottawa is looking for a way out': City declared emergency to push province, feds to act in convoy protest 

Emergencies Act Inquiry uncovers government failure at every level

Texts show growing anger between City of Ottawa, feds over RCMP help during Freedom Convoy

Ottawa police, City Hall knew convoy protests would dig in: documents 

Ukraine/Russia War

 

U.S. condemns 'war crimes' after Russia drone attack hits Kyiv apartment block, killing at least four

Canada sanctions Russians for 'spreading false narratives' to serve Moscow's war in Ukraine

Western countries already embracing 'trend shoring' to reduce trade with authoritarian regimes, Freeland says

Siemens Canada tells MPs it never lobbied Ottawa for sanctions waiver on Russian turbine 

Ukrainian MP calls on Canada to step up its game on weapons shipments 

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy to publish book of wartime speeches in December 

Putin's use of Iranian suicide drones risks dragging Israel into Ukraine conflict

Russian TV channel, actors among latest targets of Canadian sanctions for Ukraine war disinformation

Russian fighter-bomber plane crashes into apartments in southern city near Ukraine 

Canada imposes new sanctions on Russians spreading 'disinformation' 

Would Russia use tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine? Here's its doctrine

Would Russian military follow orders to use nukes? 'Questionable' says ex US- NATO envoy

Globe and Mail

Recession expectations widespread, outlook for inflation remains high, Bank of Canada survey shows 

Loblaw to freeze prices on No Name products until end of January amid spiking inflation

Prince Edward Island, shaken by Fiona, keeps rebuilding despite shortages of labour and power

Ottawa earmarks $100 million from Fiona fund for recovery of lost fishing gear, harbour repairs 

Pressure grows in PEI for pubic inquiry into Fiona preparations and response

ArriveCan app started as $80,000 expense before growing to $54 million, breakdown reveals 

Man shot dead in parking lot of University of BC golf course

CRTC weighs Telus plan to add credit-card fees to bills, as consumer complaints pile up

Freeland says comments about Africa aid were not meant to offend 

Alberta NDP calling on Smith to apologizer for 'tone deaf'  and 'cruel' comments on Ukraine war

Chrystia Freeland issues a clarion call from Canada's foreign-policy void

Toronto is on the verge of greatness - or stagnation 

The foster-care system causes harm to Indigenous families. We must do better

Competition Bureau signals it is prepared to fight rather than settle over Rogers-Shaw deal 

PM's office know of derogatory tweets a month before contract was cancelled

Canada will accede to US request to share travel information on convicted child predators

Feds facing questions over whereabouts of 469 missing foreign criminals

In a changing world, Canada cannot continue to ignore its defence spending commitments 

CBC

Environment minister asks banks to make carbon price rebate deposits clearer

Nokia to spend $340M to upgrade Canadian HQ in Ottawa 

The NDP suffered from a credibility gap in 2021 - and Sighn's TikTok's may not have helped: report

What Conservative's critics list says about Poilievre's approach to Parliament 

List of Iranian regime members barred from Canada coming in 'weeks' public safety minister says

After armoured vehicles from Canada land in Port-au-Prince, here's a look at Haiti's latest security crisis

Armoured vehicles from Canada delivered to Haiti as police face off against gangs

Trudeau urges Canadians to get their COVID, flu shots to avoid other health measures 

Freeland warns of slowing economy in coming months 

Governor General Mary Simon says media's portrayal of trip expenses was 'unfair' but changes could be in the works 

'Very paternalistic': National chief voices concerns with proposed reconciliation council

The COVID emergency may be over - but when will the pandemic end?

Defence chief calls on Canadian to rally behind military during personal crisis

Danielle Smith's populist playbook: make the dominant feel marginalized 

Annoyed you have to pay to use your credit card? You should be

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Vancouver, Surrey voters elect new mayors; bring promises of more police, RCMP stays

McCallum not conceding in Surrey considering judicial recount of vote: Party 

Police transition from Mounties to municipal force continues despite pro-RCMP mayor

BC's Sunshine Coast declares state of emergency over drought

NDP leadership hopeful Appadurai shakes up race in BC, but faces disqualification

Man shot dead in parking lot of University of BC golf course 

BC changes opioid lawsuit to hep recover more money from drug makers 

BC's extended summer breaks more records, but weather office says rain approaches 

Vancouver mayor-elect Ken Sim says transition plan has begun for rollout of pledges 

Provincial war of words with Trudeau government hides the real crisis Canada is facing 

How do independent grocers beat the big guys on produce prices? The answer is surprising

Toronto's first mayoral debate featured a defensive Tory, testy words - and a surprising winner 

Mayoral debate reveals the ideas are all there - but what about the political will?

It pains me to say it, but there's a $1 billion hole in Toronto's finances  - and few options to fill it

After eight years of austerity, Toronto needs to elect a robust opposition in council to stop the decline 

Ending homelessness in Toronto is within reach - if municipal candidates make it a priority 

Will U of T's recognition of historical wrong lead to better future?

Threats to the federation demand a response

Toronto Sun

Tory the tares at lively business debate 

Online News Act good for journalism

Why trust China on climate change?

Small businesses now told ineligible for CEBA loans worried: CFIB

Races for school boards heating up

Loblaw to freeze some food prices until January 2023

Schools should not abandon tests and exams 

Mayor opposes street checks, despite rising un violence after they were scrapped

Best and Brightest steering clear of increasingly dangerous civil service

BoC seems intent on blowing up the economy in order to put it back together

Is Hockey Canada skating over its culture problem?

Slowing the roll down the slippery slope 

Flaw in Freeland's new foreign policy

National Post

Canadian Generals push for industry, military procurement to go on 'war footing' to increase supply of weapons

Feeling apologizes for saying Africans must be 'prepared to die for their democracy' 

Initial ArriveCAN costs were $80,000, Here's how it go to $54M

Federal Government signs freeman aimed at creating self-run police programs on First Nations 

With 270,000 vacant jobs, Quebec business leaders challenge immigration targets 

The non-scandal over Poilievre's YouTube was and society's contempt for men

Canada's immature foreign policy - being 'nice' doesn't cut it

Health care system in dire need of innovative thinking 

Dark clouds looming in Quebec for Legault's CAQ

Global          

Voter turnout drops across Lower Mainland 

Vancouver's mayor elet Ken Sim says more police officers, mental health nurses are priorities 

Ken Sim defeats Kennedy Stewart to become mayor as ABC party sweeps Vancouver election 

It's a lock: Brenda Locke defeats Doug McCallum to become new mayor of Surrey

Surrey's incoming mayor promised to scrap municipal police force. What happens now?

Police transition away from RCMP still underway in Surrey: Board

'A historic moment': Vancouver elects first Cheese-Canadian mayor

Doug McCallum not conceding Surrey election 'at this point in time,' party says 

Incoming Vancouver mayor pledges to move ahead with body-worn cameras for police 

Changes to Stanley Park bike lane, booze on beaches: ABC park board lays out priorities

Man and woman found dead in jeep near Burnaby high school, homicide team deployed

38 year old man dies in shooting at UBC Golf Course

Flair Airlines announces it will fly between Kitchener and Abbotsford 

Investigation concluded into how Doug McCallum's city-owned vehicle was damaged 

Chinatown community members step up to battle random attacks, graffiti vandalism

Sunshine Coast declares state of local emergency as drought persists

NDP leadership hopeful Anjali Appadurai promises free transit, freeze on fossil fuel extraction 

Why don't more Indigenous communities have locally-administered police service?

Freeland apologizes over Africa aid comments: 'I really didn't mean to offend you' 

Canada facing 'final act of the COVID recession,' Freeland says

Parti Quebecois leader insists he won't swear oath to King before taking office

Miscellaneous            

New Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim delivers an inspirational victory speech: "you can't lose if you never give up"

Provincial Government announces an additional $50 million in funding for a new Vancouver Art Gallery 

First Nations Partnerships say Pipeline companies owe them millions

Think the Convoy had big support in Alberta? Hardly

Suddenly, Vancouver is Sim City