Ottawa Observations: Thursday-Friday, November 17 & 18, 2022

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Thursday-Friday, November 17 & 18, 2022

The Prime Minister at the G20 

Trudeau should be thanking Xi for their awkward G20 encounter

Canadian Armed Forces to enhance engagement with Indo-Pacific, Trudeau says

Why Xi Jinping publicly rebuked Justin Trudeau, and what it means for Canada's relations with China 

Trudeau was right to confront Xi over electoral interference but he did it for the wrong reasons

China calls interference allegations 'nonsense' after testy Xi-Trudeau exchange

Canada's relationship with Chiba will be respectful, trade minister says 

Emergencies Act Inquiry

Top public Service ant advised Trudeau to invoke Emergencies Act, felt legal threshold was met, though 'vulnerable' to challenge 

Federal Government rejected CSIS definition of national-security threat when it invoked the Emergencies Act

Michael Sabia's testimony shows how blockades represented existential threat to economy and US-Canda relationship 

Cabinet ministers given suite of options in first week of convoy protest 

Deputy Minister of Finance describes race against time to prevent economic damage from border blockers 

PM's national security adviser suggested Emergencies Act's definition of a security threat should change

Finance department worried blockades would torpedo negotiations with US on EV tax credits 

Memo advising PM to invoke Emergencies Act admitted its interpretation was 'vulnerable': docs

More than half of convoy donors who haven't received refunds are Americans

Justin Trudeau's top security adviser contradicts top Mountie Brenda Lucki at 'Freedom Convoy' inquiry

Bureaucrats defend decision to freeze bank account of 'Freedom Convoy' protesters: 'These people know what could happen'

Trudeau government needed to manufacture reasons to invoke Emergencies Act 

Lucki only good at protecting Trudeau

Top federal bureaucrat ordered staff to 'leave no stone unturned' to find ways to end protests

Bureaucrats who froze bank accounts of Freedom Convoy leaders weren't trying to 'get at the family'

PM's national security adviser tells why she recommended Emergencies Act: 'This was a national crisis'

Justin Trudeau expected to testify at Emergencies Act inquiry  next week 

Ukraine/Russia War

 

Ukrainian children taking refuge in Poland fear for their safety after explosions 

Staff at Kherson children's hospital used guile and grit to keep patients safe from Russian occupiers

Former Ukrainian president urges Zelensky to share Polish explosion intel with allies 

Ukrainian president Zelensky calls on Canada to help with long-term peace

Globe and Mail

24 Sussex Drive - PM's Official residence - is being closed 

Fired health leader calls out Alberta Premier

David Eby sworn in as BC's Premier; announces new taxpayer credits

Quebecor did not want Shaw Mobile's 'heavily subsidized' customers in deal to acquire Freedom mobile

Masking 'a personal choice' Ford says of video appearing to show Dr. Kieran Moore maskless at party

High school students should be taught to spot fake videos and disinformation, public safety minister says 

Chinese spying case of Hydro-Quebec shows Canada's weakness in tackling economic espionage 

Outgoing Green Party Leader says party needs to 'collectively reset'

Brenda Lucki vows to keep top RCMP job amid cabinet discontent 

On Chinese election interference, the Trudeau government is talking loudly and doing nothing 

Canada can help put pressure on Europe's last dictator 

Canadian politicians should have better security, and the public should pay for it 

If only the opposition leaders were running the Bank of Canada. If only they could agree how

Dear Hockey Canada: Remember, the game belongs to those who play it

Chinese students in Canada mobilize to deliver anti-Xi message 

CBC

Federal dental benefit officially becomes law

Ottawa sets aside $3B for out of court settlements with Indigenous people

Military bans members on trial from wearing uniforms, medals in civilian court

Spy agency investigating 'credible' death threats from Iran agains individuals in Canada

Crown corporation closing PM's official residence due to health and safety hazards 

As crypto chaos continues, Liberals remind voters of Poilievre's praise for bitcoin 

1 million bottles of children's pain, fever medication coming to Canadian shelves

Halifax to host new NATO operation to pursue next-level defence technology

Green Party leadership hopeful's expulsion was flawed, says internal party report 

Toronto/Vancouver Star

In shoes from his father, new BC Premier David Eby is off and running 

Incoming BC Premier Eby vows to make Vancouver's Downtown Eastside healthy, safe

Feds announce another $1.2 billion for ocean cleanup and protection 

Late-season wildfire prompts evacuation alert in eastern Fraser Valley of BC

TSB investigating November 9 helicopter crash that killed one person near Kitsault

Outgoing BC Premier John Horan makes pitch to provinces and PM to end health gridlock 

Conservation Officers are. using semi-automatic guns. 'Are they trying to shoot 10 bears at once?'

Drought state of emergency lifted for BC's Sunshine Coast, water restrictions stay 

Ballard receives order for 25 fuel cell engines from European company

Fate of prime minister's residence up in the air as staff move out due to hazards 

Danielle Smith has started her healthcare shakeup. Canadians should be watching

Canadians show support for Latvian allies on tense Independence Day in Baltic country 

Alberta chief critical of Premier Danielle Smith's claim of Indigenous roots

Alberta treaty chiefs unite against United Conservatives' proposed sovereignty act

Canada to lay out defence priorities as pressure builds for spending at home and abroad

Welcome to Canada, where we hesitate instead of hustle 

Toronto Sun

Trudeau needs to level with Canadians on China's interference 

The CBC is a government monster gobbling up tax dollars

Toronto's mayor suggests 'a cat' might help rid City Hall of rats

Wave goodbye to our bleak house

California, climate change, Canadian planning and lettuce 

We need a competency revolution

Trudeau needs to tell Canadians who China backed in our elections 

Trudeau needs to tell Canadians the truth about China's meddling in Canada

Mythology of Greenbelt shouldn't stop common sense solutions 

Canada needs a new China Policy

National Post

Are RSV and the flu really making kids sicker? What emergency room doctors are seeing

China, Saudi Arabia must be part of new fund to compensate for climate loss and damage: Guilbeault 

Alberta premier says she didn't do 'deep dive' into ancestry after Cherokee claims questioned

More than a million bottles of children's pain relief medication to arrive next week, Health Canada says

Students will pay the price for CUPE's greed

Toronto's development charge increase will make housing ever less affordable 

Provinces are right to be wary of strings attached to Liberal health funding

'Tiny Tim' Toronto doesn't deserve a $2.3 billion bailout

Alberta provincial health board dismantled to be replaced by lone administrator

Canada won't back COP27 call for phaseout of oil and gas production: Guilbeault

Prime Minister's mansion at 24 Sussex Drive to close starting this week for remediation work

Canada used to have one of the best doctor ratios in the world. What happened?

Global          

David Eby sworn in as British Columbia's 37th Premier

BC Hydro rebate and BC affordability credit coming as David Eby sworn in as premier

'He will be missed': No one enjoyed being BC Premier more than John Horgan

BC First Nations leaders thank John Horgan for leadership on premier's last full day

BC drops self-isolation requirement for people with COVID-19

Vancouver's new mayor takes heat over planned trip to Qatar World Cup

'Check the labels':BC doctor cautions parents for when imported children's pain products arrive

BC Christmas trees supply chopped by drought, decline in growers

More shots fired in Merritt, three days after several shootings 

Questions raised about City of Surrey's sick day staff incentive program

Burnaby cites 'building boom' as development permits top $2B for first time

Worksafe and Compensation Employees' Union reach tentative agreement 

Drought emergency lifted in BC's Sunshine Coast

RCMP aware of foreign interference but mum on if they're probing China allegations 

Liberal MP 'disappointed' as Tories ask about alleged China interference 

Imported kids' pain medication will start hitting shelves next week: Health Canada

Feds seek supply chain improvements with transportation system overhaul 

Bank of Canada says 6 harassment complaints made over 2 years, half broke rules

Canada makes 16 new jobs eligible for permanent residence, including nurses' aides 

Miscellaneous            

How did John Horgan change BC?

The problem with sending Police to Mental Health calls 

Stepping into your Grandparents' east Van Living room

Rescuing Caribou from the Dam's damage 

A Breath of New Life or Gentrification's latest casualty

Rent and Food push 'living wage' up 17 per cent