Ottawa Observations: Thursday-Friday, October 27-28, 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 27-28, 2022

Emergencies Act Inquiry

Former Ottawa Police chief defends response to convoy protests in testimony before Emergencies Act inquiry 

Ottawa eyed using Emergencies Act early in protest, RCMP texts suggest

Sloly still insists intelligence briefs didn't suggest protesters would occupy Ottawa 

Head of OPP says Emergencies Act needed to compensate tow trucks, but not to compel their services 

OPP, RCMP discussed taking over command of convoy response before Sloly resigned 

FBI provided support to Ottawa police during convoy protest 

Federal government 'lost confidence' in Ottawa police,  Lucki told OPP in texts released at convoy inquiry 

'Flustered' Doug Ford under fire at Queen's Park as documents reveal questions inquiry lawyers want him to answer 

Emotional and combative, former Ottawa Police chief Peter Sloly denies allegations made against him at Emergencies Act inquiry 

Former Ottawa police boss defends not asking another force to take control of protest 

Canada's top cop considered soldiers undercover as Mounties at Freedom Convoy

Ford snubbing inquiry to protest himself and legislature 

Emotional ex-chief says Ottawa police did 'best under inhuman circumstance' during Freedom Convoy

Ludicrous to call the Freedom Convoy an occupation 

Ukraine/Russia War

 

The longer the war in Ukraine continues, the likelier a Russian collapse grows 

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky fundraising campaign United24 has collected more than $200 million to help Ukrainians

Canadians will be able to buy bonds to support Ukraine, PM announces 

 

Globe and Mail

Bidding for HSBC Canada narrows as two major banks drop out 

Danielle Smith to focus on immediately overhauling Alberta's health system 

Supreme Court rules mandatory registration of all sex offenders unconstitutional 

Why do we allow Ontario's Catholic School System to violate the Charter?

Mr. Poilievre, we have some questions 

If we want better leaders, give caucus the power to both hire and fire 

Ottawa cracks down on foreign state-owned investments in Canadian critical minerals industry after facing criticism it went too easy on China 

Air Canada's seat sales double, loss narrows as travel rebounds despite airport woes 

Liberals accuse Facebook of 'robber baron tactics' by threatening to block news in Canada 

Ottawa takes first step towards creating stand-alone insurance program for dental care 

Motion to call residential schools genocide backed unanimously 

Chrystia Freeland to release fall fiscal update in November 3

Canada staying mum on security force in Haiti 

Canada asking to join US-led Indo-Pacific trade talks 

Urgent need for spending on BC dikes to head off future flooding, say Senators  

The last barrel of oil should be a Canadian one

Police forces too thinly stretched to administer firearm buyback program, chiefs say

Union calls for Trudeau to fire Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay

Estimated cost of warship fleet rises to $84 billion thanks to delays, inflation: PBO

CBC

MPs back motion calling on government to recognize residential schools program as genocide 

New frigates will cost Canada more than $306 billion over lifetime, budget watchdog says

'Haiti needs us': Canada, US pledge action as gangs strengthen their grip on the island nation 

Supreme Court strikes down law requiring sex offenders to be automatically added to registry

Rich countries like Canada head to another COP climate conference after failing to meet $100B financing goal

Feds might run out of time to collect $500M in Phoenix overpayments 

Feds to release fall economic statement on November 3 as economists worry about a recession

Trudeau announces 35 more Russian sanctions, sale of bonds for Ukraine in Winnipeg 

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Urgent recommendation calls for inspections of Canadian-made De Havilland Otter Planes 

2030 Olympic bid not quite dead, but BC government must joint talks: First Nations 

"That sounds like a threat': Premiers group responds to report Ottawa could freeze some provinces out of health funding deals 

'Flustered' Doug Ford under fire at Queen's Park as documents reveal questions inquiry lawyers want him to answer 

Facebook Faceoff: MPs confront Meta over it's threat to block Canadians from sharing news 

Ottawa urged to welcome 10,000 Uyghurs who have fled China

Donald Trump couldn't deal with it. Andrea Horwatth did just fine. What is it about politics and defeat?

Supreme Court declares parts of sex offender registry unconstitutional 

Feds take first step toward creating stand-alone insurance program for dental care

Insiders reveal details on Mélanie Joly's 'eyes wide open' plan to handle China

Toronto Sun

Landlords out thousands in rent urging action from MPPs

Canadians need to tune into government push to control internet 

Trudeau, civil service and most media stay quiet on $6,000 per night hotel room

Why we know tone-deaf Trudeau enjoyed $6,000 a night, hotel room

BQ leader should get his facts right

National Post

Are the new COVID boosters really better? Here's what early research says

Canada strengthening guidelines to protect critical minerals sectors 

Hostile countries, China and Russia are targeting Canadian activists, journalists, security agency says

The 'runaway train' Canadian Human Rights Tribunal 

Feds move toward creating stand-alone dental insurance program that would have no provincial involvement  

Attacks ignite concerns that enviro-violence is returning to BC"s Pipeline country 

Historic motion to recognize residential schools as genocide backed unanimously by MPs

Supreme Court rules mandatory sex offender registry is unconstitutional 

Sunak's rise in UK highlights lack of diversity on Canada's frontbenches

Liberals finally get the message on China 

Canada looking at 'options' to help crisis in Haiti but must make 'assessment' first: Joly

MLA calls inviting convicted killer Colin Thatcher to throne speech 'an error in judgement'

VIA rail trains so decrepit they need 'buffer cars' in case of a collision

 

Global          

'Truly disheartened': First Nations say failed Olympic bid is a step back for reconciliation 

2030 Olympic bid not quite dead, but BC government must join talks: First Nations  

BC Government won't support a bid for the 2030 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games 

Crown gave 'pushback' on defining repeat offenders, BC report co-author says

Transit police defend use of force during arrest at Vancouver SkyTrain station 

Senate report calls for comprehensive Fraser Valley flood plan 

Next atmospheric river to hit BC's coastal regions Saturday 

COVID cases in BC hospitals fall by 25% from last week 

Amy Lubik returning to Port Moody council after election tie broken by random draw

Trail mayor calls for more government support after shooting outside ambulance station 

'Heart of the Fraser' is BC's most endangered rive, conservation group says

Parents take fight against new BC autism funding model to Eby's Vancouver office 

Slain BC RCMP officer  was 'brave, compassionate, yet courageous' family says

David Eby to be sworn in as BC's next Premier November 18

FIFA World Cup: 'No plan' yet for Ottawa to send dignitary amid Qatar rights issues 

Premier Danielle Smith asks ministers to take 'united front' when dealing with feds

Will Canada lead Haiti's military mission? Blinken, Joly dodge question 

Canadian officials in Haiti to assess humanitarian, security crises: Joly

Trudeau urged to fire Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay by union 

Miscellaneous            

How High-Priced Housing became a union issue

Donald Trump was bad for the US. But good for Canada

A Legal reminder of the Kenney Government's Awfulness

A Day in the Life:  A Plane jumping wildfire firefighter

When David Eby toppled Christy Clark

Confusion swirls around CGL's Environmental Risks