D'Arcy McGee
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Ottawa Observations: Tuesday-Wednesday, November 29-30, 2022
Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for
Tuesday/Wednesday, November 29-30
, 2022
Ukraine/Russia War
Ukrainians' countryside getaways have become energy-saving alternatives to city homes
NATO seeks to reassure Russia's neighbours as Moscow attacks Ukraine on multiple fronts
Ukrainians in liberated Borodyanka struggle to rebuild as they prepare for a feeding winter
Support for Ukraine war plunges in Russia, leaked poll reveals
EU seeks specialized court to probe possible Russian war crimes in Ukraine
Globe and Mail
Trudeau says he doesn't want fight with Alberta on Sovereignty Act but will consider legislation's implications
Don't worry, Alberta isn't defying Canada's constitution. It's just rewriting it
Albertans are being played for fools - by their own government
Danielle Smith's sovereignty act is bigger and more undemocratic than advertised
Trudeau is partly to blame for Smith's sovereignty act. How will he respond?
Alberta's sovereignty act has been introduced by Premier Danielle Smith. here's what you need to know
MPs demand secret board minutes of sporting bodies as probe into safe sport intensifies
Canada's jobs are changing as the workforce gets more educated, diverse: Statscan
Pandemic, remote work changed Canadians' community habits in 2021: Statscan
Pipe bombs, gas masks and firearms found after Coutts arrests
Canada summons Beijing envoy over alleged Chinese police stations
RBC hikes dividend as fourth-quarter profit holds steady on interest-rate boost
Newfoundland mayor, councillors flew on jet owned by billionaire with local energy interests
Injury report highlights Ottawa's 'unconscionable' LRT woes
RBC-HSBC banking merger is a slide to monopoly - Canada should just say no
Ottawa to spend $1.2 million to replace and repair homes after mass stabbing
CSIS definition of security threat not relevant to cabinet decision, former director says
Trudeau says he has no knowledge of China funding, federal candidates, sidesteps questions of election interference
Trudeau backs right to protest in China as anti-government demonstrations sweep across country
Ottawa spends almost $10 million on ancient craft of falconry to scare off troublesome birds
Senate to probe Liberal silence on Afghanistan aid as terror rules bar humanitarians
CBC
Danielle Smith and the War Against Ottawa Measures Act
Alberta sovereignty act would give cabinet unilateral powers to change laws
Trudeau says he's 'not looking for a fight' over Alberta Sovereignty Act
Trudeau say economic issues more pressing than Alberta's Sovereignty Act
Heritage Minister asked to step in amid staff departures from National Gallery
'No evidence at the time' of foreign interference in 2019 federal election, Lucki says
Former Premier Jason Kenney resigns his seat in Alberta's legislature
NDP urges Liberals to tackle soaring prices in the North
Bank of Canada lost $522M in 3rd quarter, marking first loss in it is history
Social media tools were key to 'Freedom Convoy' protest, expert tells inquiry
Ford government plans to appeal after Ontario court strikes down Bill 124
More than 2,000 wild species face a high risk of being wiped out in Canada, report warns
Trudeau's remark 'plays into the Chinese Communist Party's narrative': former Australian PM
Trudeau announces $42.5 million in funding for Saskatchewan First Nation rocked by stabbings
PM, leaders denounce U of O for banning cameras at Chinese ambassador's lecture
Toronto/Vancouver Star
UN declaration is focus of government, First Nation meeting in BC: Grand Chief
Vancouver police investigating two homicides on Downtown Eastside in span of one week
Calls for expanded safe supply as BC counts another 179 overdose deaths
Vancouver trustees reinstate police liaison program in city's public schools
Western Forest Products to temporarily reduce lumber production levels in December
Snowfall gridlock in Metro Vancouver tuns 45 minute commute into 12 hour frustration
Danielle Smith's government tries to clarify Sovereignty Act powers - as former rivals unite behind her
Doug Ford's plan to suddenly add this small town into the Greenbelt puzzles critics and residents
Convoy protest lawyers didn't do their clients any favours
Doug Ford's controversial wage-cap law ruled unconstitutional
China accused of 'regularly' intercepting Canadian military aircraft
Senate motion to strip 'Honourable' title could affect at least two former Senators
Gun group says firearms ban driven by ideology as government stresses public safety
'Reuniting was indescribable': Communities share stories os searching unmarked graves
Alberta premier rejects accusations her sovereignty bill is undemocratic power grab
Legal experts say Ottawa unlikely to be 'main combatant' in Alberta sovereignty fight
COVID vaccine policy for Arctic Winter Games not due to Alberta influence: official
'Catastrophically stupid; bill to limit federal powers introduced by Alberta's new premier
List of areas the Alberta government accuses Ottawa of overreaching
Danielle Smith is stomping all over democracy. Is she going to get away with it?
Bonnie Lysyk has overshot and underdelivered as Ontario's auditor general
Toronto Sun
Auditor General needs to do her job and focus on government spending, not policy
Ontario wasted 3/4M COVID vax doses, paid docs more than nurses to give shots
Ministerial staff shared information about soldier's role in 'Freedom Convoy'
Trudeau avoids questions about China's alleged interference in our elections
Trudeau, Poilievre score wins at Emergencies Act inquiry
Cotler, an exemplary parliamentarian, more than deserving of Churchill award
Irwin Cotler stands up for democracy
Trudeau government targets deer and duck hunters, not criminals
British PM can teach Trudeau a lesson on China
Trudeau dodges Poilievre questions on China's election interference
Trudeau government accepts and parrots climate misinformation
Russian values? No thanks we'll stick with democracy
Trudeau government ignores fiscal restraint
National Post
Energizer Bunny Industry minister 'saves' the Canadian auto sector
Liberals say they're not trying to ban hunting rifles. Here's why that's a lie
Expanded Liberal gun ban could cost taxpayers 'another billion dollar's says criminologist
Some Coutts protesters wanted to alter Canada's political system, court documents say
US says Canadian online news, streaming bills 'discriminate' against American Businesses
Danielle Smith's unnecessary political power grab
Surprise, Danielle Smith's sovereignty act is very likely constitutional
Trudeau says he's 'not looking for a fight over' over Alberta Sovereignty Act
CRA clawing back $3.2B from suspect COVID-19 aid payments, but that's just the start
University of Ottawa apologizes after preventing media from filming Chinese ambassador's speech
Trudeau China policy finally brings Canada back to Stephen Harper's view in 2006
Lawful innovation of the Emergencies Act does not guarantee charter compliance
Alberta Sovereignty Act so tough Ottawa might consider disallowing it
Danielle Smith introduces Bill 1, the Alberta Sovereignty Act, giving cabinet new powers
Foreign interference did not change past election results in 'significant way': Trudeau
Trudeau will face not sanction for using the Emergencies Act
Global
First the snow, then the ice: BC commuters warned of slick roads, plunging temperatures
'Trapped': BC drivers say Tuesday's snowy commute home was a nightmare
'We cannot handle it': Drivers trapped, cars abandoned as snow falls on BC's roads
BC Sikh temple steps up with food, tea, shelter as drivers trapped overnight in snowstorm
Vancouver councillors mull 5% increase to property taxes in 2023 budget
2021 heat done linked to climate change, could become once-in-10 year event: study
'The last three months wasn't good' foster parent tells inquest into BC Cree teen's death
More than 2,400 mystery scrap tires removed from remote island off BC coast
BC reports 179 new toxic deaths for October ,advocates renew calls for safe supply
2021 BC extreme weather events cost provide between $10 and $17 billion, study finds
New Surrey mayor accused of RCMP bias while charing her first police board meeting
'Little disappointing': Salvation Army kettles no longer welcome near BC Liquor Stores
Vancouver police investigating pair of unrelated homicides in Gaston, DTES
Six men charged following BC anti-gang unit investigation into Wolfpack drug trafficking
RCMP decries Surrey Police Union claims about short-staffing as inaccurate
250 prolific offenders in Kelowna committing bulk of local crime: RCMP
Small Canadian cities rank high on environmental scorecard that has a few surprises
BC court tosses Charter challenge by City of Quesnel workers fired over lax mandate
TC Energy expects coast of Coastal GasLink pipeline project to rise
Economy and identify: Quebec premier delivers inaugural speech of 43rd legislature
West can show regime critics in China 'there are other ways of doing things'" Trudeau
Ottawa 'not looking for a fight' over Alberta sovereignty bill, Trudeau says
Canadian military plane 'intercepted' by Chinese jets during latest mission
Jason Kenney quits Alberta politics with critical letter on sate of democracy
Miscellaneous
The Vancouver School Board votes cops back into schools
Toxic Drug crisis leads to near-record October deaths
The Staggering price of climate inaction
Will BC support Future pipeline development?
How to slow the 'Wave' of Homelessness in Canadian cities
Smith hires MLA who quit to give her a safe seat
A New FOI fee was supposed to speed responses. It hasn't
First Nations Leaders are Right to Back Student Assessments
Jackson needs heart surgery, He waits, and waits
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