Ottawa Observations: Thursday-Friday, October 20-21, 2022

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Thursday-Friday October 20-21, 2022

Emergencies Act Inquiry

Emergencies Act was not needed to bring convoy protests to an end, retired OPP official tells inquiry

There's no doubt now about the Ottawa police failure with convoy protests

Ottawa police should have heeded OPP intelligence reports on convoys  plans, inquiry hears 

Retired OPP officer says he doesn't think Emergencies Act was needed to clear Freedom Convoy protesters 

After failing to heed intelligence, Ottawa Police were left 'floundering,' Emergencies Act inquiry hears 

Convoy fiasco reveals cosy relations between right-wingers and authorities 

In 'Freedom Convoy' inquiry, nothing we've heard so far justifies bringing down the hammer of the Emergencies Act

In 'Freedom Convoy' inquiry, the law is too limited an instrument. That's why owe make governments submit to electorates 

Testimony doesn't support Trudeau's claim of convoy's national threat

No reason to invoke Emergencies Act

Justin Trudeau's case against the Freedom Convoy falls on its face 

Former Ottawa Police Chief suspected people in Doug Ford's government wanted him to 'fail'

Did the convoy have a charter right to park trucks in the middle of the road?

OPP head told MPs that Freedom Convoy was 'threat to national security'. His own intelligence said otherwise

'Exhausted' and in disarray, Ottawa Police struggled to create a plan for the 'occupation'

Civil Liberties groups call on Doug Ford to testify in the EmergencyAct inquiry 

Ontario Police considered 'covert' surveillance of anti0government group ahead of Freedom Convoy

Ukraine/Russia War

 

Millions of Ukrainians who fled their homes during war return, despite bombings and blackouts 

Ukrainians voice their love for Boris Johnson after Liz Truss's demise 

Ukrainaian-Canadian photographers band together to raise $10,000 to support projects, charities in Ukraine

Russia plans to blow up dam that would flood a swath of southern Ukraine, Zelensky says

'I want to remain human': Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the price of war and the future of Ukraine

Ukrainian forces bombard river crossing; Kherson a fortress 

Putin has plunged Kyiv into eerie darkness, but Ukrainians will not be deterred

Ukraine's Zelenskyy urges West to warn Russia against blowing up key dam

Globe and Mail

Facebook warns it could block Canadians' access to news over Ottawa's online news bill 

Skyscrapers tower over derelict buildings in downtown Winnipeg. Can another push lure people to the city's core

RCMP release new details about Indian migrant family who died at Manitoba border 

Incumbent Toronto councillor, seeking re-election, dies days before election 

Conservatives call on Bill Blair to resign after Nova Scotia inquiry's audio release revives allegations of political meddling 

With the 'Freeland Doctrine' the Liberals say what has long been apparent to everyone but them

Canada risks putting the cart before the horse on open banking

McKinsey still can't shake Dominic Barton's rein of error

Tech firms listed as having received ArriveCAN contract never worked on the app CEO says

Time for Western 'decoupling' from China and other authoritarian states, says innovation minister

Canada's freeze on handgun sales now in effect

Conservative Calgary MP Bob Benzen says he will retire from politics on December 31

Liberals want House speaker to investigate hidden tags on Poiliever YouTube account

Proposed dental benefit for children would cost $703 million, PBO says

Liberals lean into NDP deal with move toward union-boosting legislation 

CBC

Canada 'likely' headed into recession but will are better than many other economics, says Carney

Judge says lawsuit accusing government of failing to tell eligible veterans about benefits can proceed

Conservative MP announces intention to step away from politics

Facebook threatens to block new content  in Canada over revenue-sharing bill

Fighter squad commander removed from post after probe into sexually explicit pilot call sign

National handgun sales 'freeze' takes effect

Recording of RCMP meeting that sparked political interference allegations released

Minister Pablo Rodriquez says he is open to amending online news bill

Supreme Court refuses to. hear St. Anne's residential school survivor's appeal 

Ottawa's child welfare reform could mean cuts to Indigenous services, agencies warn

Alleged victims of disgraced senator frustrated by Red Chamber's reaction to criminal charges 

Hockey Canada moved cash from fund used for sexual assault claims to avoid encouraging more claims: report

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Drought, lack of rain and wildfires by the numbers in BC

BC Premier-designate David Eby's intellect clear to rivals and supporters alike 

Premier in waiting David Eby pitches 100 day plan for BC housing, health, safety

BC Taiwanese Canadian community pays tribute to slain RCMP officer Shaelyn Yang

At last, rain in Vancouver and elsewhere, but much more needed to break BC drought  

Interfor announces 17% lumber production cut in fourth quarter   

'We are not QR codes': Danielle Smith wants blanket amnesty for COVID rule breakers and no more World Economic Forum in Alberta, she says

Doug Ford will override municipal zoning to allow more housing across Ontario, confidential document reveals 

City councillor Cynthia Lai dies just days before Toronto election 

Enbridge has hiked gas prices again - and heating prices for some could double this winter

The government no longer cares about unemployment - its only concern now is fighting inflation

A widow's plea at funeral of slain South Simcoe constables; "Please respect our police"

Toronto Sun

Local politics in Toronto anything but boring 

Incumbent Toronto councillor, seeking re-election, dies days before vote 

Bullets fly in Toronto soon after Trudeau implements handgun freeze

ArriveCan app contracts under scrutiny 

GO Transit workers set for Halloween strike

Education, not indoctrination. Time to get back to basics

Trudeau comes to rescue of RCMP Commish who pushed his agenda in mass shooting probe

Why does RCMP's Brenda Lucki still have a job?

Ontario should be outraged 

Recording shows RCMP Commish pressured officers over political concerns

Feds should be accountable for ridiculous spending habits 

The Poilievre effect on Freeland's budget 

National Post

Did BC just prevent a radical green takeover of its government?

Two owners of IT firm made up to $2.7 million for hiring team that helped build ArriveCan

Facebook threatens to pull news content in Canada over revenue sharing bill 

Ontario changes funding rules for $10-a-day child-care program in bid to get more daycares to opt in

RCMP still unsure how Indian family who froze to death crossing border made it to Manitoba

Jagmeet Singh is the standard bearer for Parliament's accountability problem

John Tory's (slow) pace of progress might be all Toronto can handle

Even green zealots fear the cold more than the evils of natural gas 

Alberta Premier's comments about Ukraine War 'deeply hurtful' Freeland says in Edmonton

Global          

Man accused of killing Burnaby RCMP officer was filmmaker with roots in Toronto

Housing, health care and safety are priorities for BC Premier-Designate David Eby

David Eby declared BC's NDP leader

Doug McCallum abandons recount bid in Surry mayoral election

One dead after targeted shooting in Langley, car torched nearby

Surrey Six victim's mother says handgun freeze about ''choosing life over death'

'Staggering number of drivers' not slowing down when passing works, authorities: RCMP

Vancouver Coastal Health begins second dose campaign for monkeypox with clinic at SFU Harbour Centre

BC South Coast gets first significant rainfall for fall season

North Vancouver fire training hopes to interest youth in firefighting 

First Nations angered by delays in joint probe of cross-border contamination from coal mines

COVID-19 cases in BC Hospitals at 2 month high, test positivity hits February levels 

Will RCMP constable's death spark changes in approach to BC's homeless population? 

'Absolute agony': Surrey senior with broken leg waits hours for ambulance 

2 arrested following random bear spraying, standoff in downtown Vancouver: Police

Three men charged with 1st-degree murder in fatal shooting at University Golf Club

Canada's freeze on buying, selling handguns is now in effect

Liberals face mounting calls to fulfill $4.5B mental health transfer election pledge 

Is China recruiting Canadian fighter jet pilots? Defence department probing reports

Danielle Smith's comments on Russia-Ukraine war 'frightening': Freeland

Veterans Affairs assisted dying discussion was isolated, but probe ongoing: ministers 

Miscellaneous            

Ken Sim's Road to City Hall

Greenwashing Debunked in 11 FortisBC Gas Claims

When Canada Banned Indigenous People from Seeking Justice

A Human History in rust 

A message to Mayor and Council: Don't forget the local economy

Why a Pandemic inquiry is a good idea. And a tough Sell

NDP bars Appandurai's leadership bid

What makes a successful protest?

With Appadurai Out, can Eby rest Easy?

Where's the Rain?

Ejected from BC NDP leadership race, Anjali Appadurai pledges to push for change from within the party