Ottawa Observations: Saturday-Monday, November 5-7., 2022

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Saturday-Monday, November 5-7, 2022

Emergencies Act Inquiry

CSIS said implementation of Emergencies Act would likely radicalize some people toward violence

Doug Ford wins court fight, won't have to testify at Emergencies Act inquiry 

Peter Sloly has been made into a convenient scapegoat for the Ottawa occupation

CSIS feared Emergencies Act would push some protesters to embrace violence, inquiry hears  

Windsor Mayor, Mendicino texted about Emergencies Act before it was invoked: document 

Windsor Mayor asked Mendicino about Emergencies Act use after Ambassador Bridge blockade cleared, inquiry told 

'People are pissed': Ottawa police logs describe confrontational, abusive crowds during protest 

Judge rules Doug Ford immune from testifying at Emergencies Act inquiry 

9 months later, convoy organizers express little sympathy for downtown dwellers

Canada's spy agency believe Emergencies Act could radicalize more people and push some towards violence, inquiry hears 

Police stats show no reason to invoke Emergencies Act 

Windsor mayor told feds Ambassador Bridge was clear before invocation of Emergencies Act

Ukraine/Russia War

 

Sons of Putin allies fail to answer call to mobilize for Ukraine war effort

Globe and Mail

CUPE to end education protest in Ontario after Doug Ford says he will repeal legislation banning strike

Doug Ford's use of the notwithstanding clause had the unintended effect of brining Canada's largest unions together 

Doug Ford brings the hammer down too soon on public-sector wages

Doug Ford uses a big principle for small politics 

New Tory communications director supportive of trucker protest

Competition Bureau squares off against Rogers, Shaw over whether sale of Freedom Mobile would address anti-competitive concerns 

Manitoba's barring of transfers to hospitals for children from Nunavut creating hardship

Kids are suffering from COVID in ways we never expected 

General Motors boss Marissa West goest to bat for Canada

Lowe's exit from Canadian market signals hardware-sector shakeup

Federal Health Minister seeks national health data system in exchange for increased funding to provinces 

GO Transit bus routes cancelled after drivers go on strike 

Doug Ford says housing on protected Greenbelt needed due to rising immigration 

Eight of 10 Canadians say China has negative influence on world affairs: poll 

Don't blame Doug Ford for using the notwithstanding clause - it was the only logical solution

Why can't Alberta and Quebec work together to build a new oil pipeline?

Despite calls for more Canadian energy, the sector is headed for long-term decline 

Give female leaders a fighting chance. they shouldn't be cleaning up after the men

What's gone wrong with passports, airports and basic Federal services? How a perfect storm stamped Canada's bureaucracy 

Dissidents ask Canada to extend immigration lifeline for those fleeing Hong Kong

Ottawa and provincial health ministers urged by nurse union head to stop 'squabbling' as they sit down for first meeting since 2018 

Tik Tok stars say they may head to US or spoof an American location to avoid form filling over 'Canadian content' rules 

CBC

You're not the only one confused about where the economy is going  - the experts are too 

Federal government advised to pause Twitter ads after mass layoffs at company

Prime Minister announces by-election in Mississauga-Lakeshore riding on December 12

The notwithstanding clause - what it is, why it was used and what happens next

Ottawa says it's ready to boost health-care transfers to provinces and territories

How prepared is the federal government to help Canadians through a recession?

Canada's plan for more immigrants aims to boost workforce, but experts say they'll need support

Canada is set to reveal its China strategy. For a sneak peek, look to Washington 

'The prime minister is not a potted plant': BC health minister calls for Trudeau to engage on health funding 

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Ken Sim sworn in as Vancouver's. first Chinese Canadian mayor, promises co-operation

Another 171 overdose deaths in BC for September from toxic drug supply: coroner 

Minister links chronic pain with toxic drug overdoses, commits $5M to pain network

Arctic chill, more snow for parts of BC, following powerful weekend storm

Provincial health ministers demand 'action' - and money - as talks with Ottawa kick off 

Is Alberta the new Quebec? What Danielle Smith sees as the future of her province 

'We have our bargaining rights back': School boards plan to reopen Tuesday, as CUPE and government get set to get back to bargaining table 

Ontario backtracks on Greenbelt pledge with plan to allow housing on 7,400 acres 

A video allegedly showed an RCMP officer sexually harassing an Indigenous teen. Then it went missing. Inside allegations of misconduct and cover-up in Canada's national police force 

Provinces and territories need details on federal money for health care: minister 

Senators ponder loosening French requirements for diplomats as Canada pivots to Asia

Chrystia Freeland backs away from 'out of touch' comment about Disney+

PM free to reopen Constitution if he has problem with notwithstanding clause: Ford

Doug Ford says Justin Trudeau is being 'selective' in criticism of notwithstanding clause

Veteran's parade returns to national Remembrance Day after two-year hiatus 

Quebec Liberal Leader Dominique Angled resigns for 'good of the party'

Toronto Sun

Classes resume as CUPE and province return to bargaining table

Parents, students relived classes to resume Tuesday 

CUPE calls off school strike, for now, needs to get real about a deal

Ford calls Trudeau's notwithstanding comments 'disappointing'

Out-of-touch Chrystia Freeland and her Disney gaffe 

Residential towers in Toronto may top 100 storeys 

How out of touch is the Trudeau government?

Even in troubled times, we have a duty to remember the fallen

Facts don't back up school union claims on wages or cuts to education 

The iron-y in what government deems are weapons 

Trudeau carbon taxes leaving Canadians out in the cold 

Freeland's clean energy plan blows a lot of hot air 

Trudeau's campaign to defend Charter rings hollow

Governments use notwithstanding clause 'against you'

All employees should pay attention to CUPE strike

Freeland must find solutions to Liberals' wild spending 

Rolling out a careful welcome mat

We expect better from our police

National Post

While Canada dithers over building warships, exploding drones are devastating the Russian fleet 

CUPE to end education worker protests in Ontario, back in schools on Tuesday

If Trudeau has a problem with notwithstanding clause, he is free to reopen the Constitution: Doug Ford

Trudeau vows 'significantly more' health care money but province's left waiting for details 

Loss of Arctic sea ice 'now inevitable'  by 2050, climate conference hears

CSIS warned Trudeau government invoking Emergencies Act could spark radicalization, violence

How Chrystia Freeland could save everyone's Disney+ subscription 

Mystery flag at centre of Dieppe raid 80th anniversary commemoration on Remembrance Day

Challenge to Quebec's 'fundamentally problematic' Bill 21 begins at court of appeal

What counts as a sex rime is too broad and it's running people's lives

Canadians see what governments and activists won't admit - homeless crime is a real threat

The notwithstanding clause is worth defending. Doug Ford isn't helping 

Tunnelling into the hearts of car-loving Quebecers 

Global          

Vancouver's social safety net costing $5B per year: VPD commissioned report

Vancouver tenants left shivering for over a month, no timeline in sight for heating fix 

Ottawa willing to increase flow of health-care cash to provinces on 2 conditions

Officer stabbed at Vancouver Canadian Tire testifies at inquest into attacker's death

BC's new mayors-elect and councils sworn in on Monday

Only 32% of BC COVID-19 fines paid to date: ICBC

Kelowna cop involved in disturbing wellness check pleads guilty 

More than 1,600 deaths from illicit drugs in first 9 months of the year 

'Very emotional': Chinese-Canadian veterans honoured ahead of Remembrance Day

Multiple Horseshoe Bay ferry sailings cancelled, more at risk amid strong winds 

RCMP to keep data seized in Kelowna crane collapse investigation 

Freeland acknowledges Disney+ cancellation comment 'privileged' 

Ottawa 'reassessing next steps' on whether to pay if Twitter charges for verification

Canada facing 'aggressive games' from China, others amid interference report: Trudeau 

Ford says Trudeau 'selective' in criticizing use of notwithstanding clause 

Miscellaneous            

Six deaths a Day: Toxic Drugs continue their toll in BC

70 years after the flood: The devastation of the Nechako Reservoir 

Three ways to fix Canada's electoral system

What if COVID reinfections wear down our immunity?