Ottawa Observations: Tuesday/Wednesday, October 11 & 12, 2022

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Tuesday/Wednesday, October 11 & 12, 2022

Ukraine/Russia War

 

Russia arrests eight for Crimea bridge blast as NATO allies pledge to boost Ukrainian air defences 

UN demands Russia reverse 'illegal' annexations in Ukraine 

This war has gone on long enough. It's time to negotiate with Mr. Hitler

Someday, Vladimir Putin is going to have to talk about ending his war in Ukraine. That day is getting closer

Let's get serious about a Putin-era strategy for energy, economy, climate, Freeland says

Canada to send 40 combat engineers to Poland to train Ukrainian soldiers 

Canada announces another military aid package for Ukraine as Russia presses air attacks 

G7 says it will stand with Ukraine 'for as long as it takes'

Freeland calls for economic realignment in response to Russian invasion of Ukraine

The brutal reality of what's needed to end the Ukraine war - Coffins, with Russian soldiers in them

Economic 'friend-shoring' can't be our only response to tyranny

Russia's FSB arrests eight for Crimean bridge bombing

Putin's cavalier attitude towards nuclear force is a danger to us all

West to bolster Ukraine air defense; nuke plant loses power

Globe and Mail

Opposition MPs plan to force investigation into Arrive Can's $54 million cost

IMF warns of possible recession in Canada, urges fiscal prudence 

IMF cuts global growth forecasts, warns high inflation threatens recession 

Microsoft uses subsidiaries to move profits to low-tax jurisdictions, report reveals 

The man who will shape the future: China's Xi Jinping prepares for a second decade in power

Hydro-Québec to buy US based Great River hydro for US $2 billion  

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith walks back comment about unvaccinated 

Two officers fatally shot inside a home in Innisfil, Ontario 

Pierre Poilievre names opposition critics, taps two former Conservative party leadership rivals  

Canada Post officially launches nationwide loan program with TD Bank group

There is noting noble in the Hockey Canada resignations

Trudeau's aggressive federalism may leave Ottawa weaker than before 

Nuclear energy is making a comeback. What's happening in Canada and abroad 

Canada's permanent resident application backlog is forcing thousands of skilled workers to quit and return home

Should we brace for a new COVID-19 wave this fall?

Canada should strip Hong Kong trade office of special status, rights watchdog says

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith softens stand on proposed sovereignty act, says she would respect Supreme Court decisions  

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith walks back comment about unvaccinated  

CBC

Ex-Supreme Court Justice says Hockey Canada's handling of fund used to pay sexual assault claims was flawed 

Canada 'carefully considering' pleas for help from Haiti 

Hockey Canada announces CEO, entire board of directors will step aside 

65 witnesses set ti testify at inquiry into use of Emergencies Act

BC Premier John Horgan calls Alberta premier's comments on unvaccinated 'laughable'

Bauer suspends support as equipment provider to Hockey Canada 

Federal disaster adaptation fund meant to last over a decade is more than half spent

The hybrid model of Parliament is once again under the microscope. Is it here to stay

Poilievre unveils critics list, pits Alberta MP Jasraj Singh Hallan against Chyrstia Freeland

Biden's blanket pot pardon plan is better than Canada's approach, experts say

Community left reeling after police identify 2 officers killed in Innisfil, Ontario shooting 

New Alberta Premier says unvaccinated ;most discriminated against group' after swearing in

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Recall against BC Legislative member fails with missed deadline: Elections BC

Deaths of homeless people in BC rose by 75% in 2021: coroner

Vancouver housing strategies abound, but will a fractured council hinder next mayor?

Aritzia earnings rise in second quarter on strong retail and e-commerce sales 

Some power outages but no major problems after blustery windstorm sweeps BC

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith didn't mean to 'trivialize' others in calling untaxed the 'most discriminated agains't group, she says

Is Saskatchewan eyeing its own 'sovereignty act'? Province slams federal green laws and says it's 'Drawing the Line"

'Words cannot describe our grief:' Gunman identified in killings of two South Simcoe police officers 

Toronto now has the highest housing bubble risk in the world, international report finds

Chrystia Freeland has a plan to promote democracy - and it won't be cheap

Ottawa must open the books on ArriveCan's costs

It's bad enough Toronto feels broken, lack of transparency makes it tough to fix things 

Toronto Sun

No such thing as routine police call as two more cops slain

'It's so sad': Two South Simcoe Police officers killed in Innisfil shooting

Man killed following shootout with police in Innisfil identified 

Ontarians waiting longer for needed care, new reports say

Civil liberties group concerned Liberals will not share all evidence with public during Emergencies Act inquiry

Freeland's political rhetoric ignores Canada's reality 

Political left no place for change

The world needs to stand agains Iranian oppression

Ottawa will investigate food prices. It's about time

Poilievre pits humble Tories against Trudeau's silver-spooned Grits in Commons

Fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty will hurt Canadians

Pipeline politics has Biden over a barrel

Verdict still out on Hockey Canada

Halifax to go ahead with hosting World Junior Hockey Championships: Mayor

Tories maintain slight lead over Liberals in new poll, but with smaller gap 

Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver neighbourhoods make Time Out's 'coolest' list

PQ leader doesn't want to swear allegiance to King Charles III

National Post

Canadians need stronger conscience rights agains assisted suicide 

Pierre Poilievre taps into many loyalists as well as former rivals for crowded shadow cabinet

Euthanasia for infants? Ottawa is ill-equipped to push back 

Civil liberties group concerned Liberals will no share all evidence with public during Emergencies Act inquiry

Danielle Smith isn't threatening our Confederation. She may be saving it

Danielle Smith 'clarifies' comments calling unvaccinated 'the most discriminated-against group'

The 2022 Iranian Revolution has begun. Will Canada stand with the people or tyrants?

Trudeau gives no timeline for unblocking aid to Afghanistan as humanitarian crisis deepens 

CBSA firearms trainers were exposed to 'threat' of bullet fragments that ripped through clothes, gear 'every shift': ruling

Canada must not become a country that kills disabled babies

Our enemies are on war footing, Trudeau Liberals should be too 

Canada, Japan start formal talks on intelligence sharing pact, increased military ties

Trudeau, Freedom Convoy leaders included on witness list for Emergencies Act commission

Saskatchewan prepared to fight federal pollution laws in court: Premier Scott Moe

Global          

BC woman shocked to find a charge for employee health benefits on restaurant bill 

Vancouver police respond to video showing man arrested in front of child 

BC housing market kept its cool in September, real estate accusation reports 

Deaths among BC's unhoused population jumped 75% between 2020 and 2021

Danielle Smith addresses comments about unvaccinated being 'most discriminated against group'

Ottawa needs 'focused' online hate plan after Marouf controversy, Jewish advocates say

Alberta to participate in federal Emergencies Act inquiry 

Miscellaneous            

Coming of age in a Housing crunch

That Big Fat Bear Scandal. Fishy?

A Squamish Election poisoned by Secret Attack campaigns  

Local bakery finds sweet new way to address homelessness

The Vancouver Road Tax Wars 

We elected this pandemic 

The COPE Agenda for Vancouver Council

How Victoria's Right Wing Slate targets what kids learn

Deep inside the strike shaking Vancouver's Port