Ottawa Observations: Tuesday-Wednesday, November

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Saturday-Monday, November 15-16, 2022

The Prime Minister at the G20 

Chinese President Xi berates Trudeau on sidelines of G20 for leaking conversation 

Will China and Co. really dominate the 21st century? Asian decline is more likely

Trudeau expresses concerns to China's Xi over 'interference' 

Trudeau pledges funding for infrastructure and making COVID-19 vaccines in developing countries 

New Zealand, the 'Saudi Arabia of milk' pushes Canada to live up to trade obligation 

Chinese President Xi Jinping accuses Trudeau of 'leaking' details of conversation to media 

Trudeau, Chinese President Xi Jingping meet face to face at G20 in Indonesia 

Xi Jinping's scolding shows that Justin Trudeau is doing his job

Was Justin Trudeau caught off-guard or doing Canada proud when confronted by Xi Jinping?

Little potato peeled, China's Xi dresses down Trudeau at summit

Trudeau should offend China's Xi more often 

Chinese president warns Trudeau 'leaked' conversation could have consequences

Xi Jinping takes Justin Trudeau down a peg

Chinese President Xi confronts Trudeau for sharing details of G20 conversation 

Alleged Chinese interference 'intolerable' Joly says as Trudeau meets Xi at G20

Emergencies Act Inquiry

RCMP. did not use Emergencies Act powers at key border blockades, inquiry hears 

Brenda Lucki is untroubled, even in hindsight 

RCMP head Brenda Lucki didn't share her plans for other options before Emergencies Act invoked 

Trudeau's national security adviser felt convoy protest posed 'a threat to democracy': Documents 

Death threat against Trudeau sent to CBSA during convoy protests, Emergencies Act hears 

Under fire over claims of political interference, Lucki calls for new rules on RCMP's relationship with Ottawa

Lucki says RCMP reviewing claims police leaked information to convoy protester 

Convoy blockades halted almost $4B in trade, inquiry hears

Trudeau government knew RCMP didn't need Emergencies Act to clear Ottawa 'Freedom Convoy' blockade, RCMP commissioner tells inquiry

Winter 'Freedom Convoy' blockades cost billions to Canada's economy, inquiry hears 

Lucki didn't think to tell cabinet new information before Emergencies Act invoked 

Liberals cried wolf about security threat 

Border Agency's concerns that convoy doing economic damage added to report the day Emergencies Act invoked 

Canada border officials warned of threat to 'attack 2 schools' amid convoy: memo

Ukraine/Russia War

 

Polish village sealed off for probe into missile blast 

Polish missile crisis is sharp reminder of threat posed by Russia's invasion 

Why the war in Ukraine is unlikely to end anytime soon

Trudeau extends Ukraine military training, urges caution after Poland missile deaths 

As Russia's war strays over Ukraine's border, NATO is tested again

Former US president George W Bush calls Volodmyr Zelenskyy a 'tough dude' says Ukraine can win

Could missile strikes in Poland trigger NATOs Article 5? Here's what we know 

Biden says 'unlikely' missile came from Russia as Canada connects with allies following deadly strike in Poland 

Russian soldiers swam naked across river fleeing Kherson

Canada offers 'support' for investigation into Poland missile strike: Anand 

Globe and Mail

Canada's annual inflate rate steady at 6.9 percent in October as gas costs climb 

We likely need more evidence before the Bank of Canada slows its interest rate hikes  

Lengthy wait times have some BC cancer patients dying before their first consultations 

Amazon begins significant layoffs, with Canadians among those cut

CUPE's Ontario education workers announce potential strike Monday after talks with province reach impasse 

Man accused of first-degree murder of BC Mountie appears in court 

Dr. Bonnie Henry says no need for mask mandate in BC

Ottawa turns down Baffinland's iron ore expansion plans in Nunavut 

Ottawa's $4 billion boost to workers benefit to go mostly to Canadians no longer eligible, PBO says

Canada adds new sanctions against Iran as crackdown on protests continues

Outgoing BC Premier John Horgan open to facilitating talks on health care deal

Exiled Belarusian opposition leader seeking tougher sanctions from Canada, West

Federal government unlikely to cut chronic homelessness by half in five years, warns auditor-general

Trudeau's office deletes tweet that cited false information in denouncing Iranian regime 

Indigenous Services failing First Nations in response to wildfire, floods: report 

Canada can't properly detect threats to Arctic, Auditor-General's report warns 

Canada launches group to lobby for more countries to use carbon pricing 

Increasing doctor pay in BC could help the shortage, but history suggests otherwise 

It's that time of year - time to get the masks out

Nuclear energy is key in solving our climate conundrum sd

To slow the spread of childhood respiratory viruses, do we need a few weeks of mandatory masking?

CBC

Canada's inflation rate unchanged in October at 6.9 percent

Outgoing BC premier offers to act as bridge-builder in health care funding debate 

Misinformation  about Iran death sentences fooled Trudeau - and could help Tehran spin news about protests 

CRTC chair says online streaming bill won't police user-generated content, algorithms 

After spending billions, federal government doesn't know if it's reducing chronic homelessness: AG

Former Hockey Canada head Nicholson 'sorry' for lack of guidelines on handling sexual abuse 

Lack of funding, direction putting Canadian's info at risk of cyberattacks: AG report 

Toronto/Vancouver Star

Top doctors in BC and Quebec say no to mandatory masks

BC Liberal party members approve name change to 'big tent' BC United: Falcon

Bird flu fighters in BC face unprecedented challenge, as H5N1 spread across Canada 

Surrey Police Service to keep hiring despite council vote to go with RCMP 

Doug Ford gives 'strong mayors' the 'anti-democratic' power to ram through bylaws with little council support

CUPE school support staff set to strike again Monday over staffing levels 

Doug Ford's bungling means CUPE won't take 'yes' for an answer 

Oilsands producers need to put their money where their mouth is when it comes to net zero carbon emissions 

When we look back on COVID-19, here's what we'll need to remember 

Health Canada reveals causes of kids' Tylenol and drug shortages, says more is on the way - but not how much

Toronto Sun

CUPE threatens school strike because they can't take Yes for an answer  

Is it time to get School Resource Officers back in Toronto schools?

High grocery prices continue to drive food bank use

Economists see signs of inflation easing, despite annual rate holding steady 

Request for information on Oakville trans teacher to cost $3G

Lecce vs CUPE Showdown: 'Don't tell me it's about the students'

Claims farmland being paved proves Ford's critics haven't visited land in question

National Post

Bomb threat against school at centre of storm over trans teacher wearing giant prosthetic breasts

Toronto mayor backs early booze sales at bars, restaurants during World Cup

CRA wins right to dig through big box store's client list for contractors evading taxes

The retired General who spoke truth about Canadian wokeness 

Poilievre, Freeland trade shots on their privilege amid debate on inflation numbers 

Trudeau on 'Drag Race' another cringey token gesture to LGBTQ people 

Frustrated MPs question Health Canada officials about shortage of children's medication

Ottawa spends billions yet the number of homeless in Canada may be rising, auditor general finds

Why Ottawa let Chinese forces attend a 'military sciences' meet in Canada

The Big Fix: Canada's health system is melting down. Is 'liberalized' care the answer?

Beer taxes are enough to make you cry in your pint - if you could afford one

Global          

Searches for free porn, prison escape news logged BC homicide victims' computer, jury hears 

Details missing in Vancouver mayor's pledge to hire 100 police officers, nurses

BC hospitals' intensive care units slammed with sick children

No need for 'heavy hand' of a mask mandate: BC's provincial health officer

BC islanders raise concern about anchorages amid growth in vessel traffic 

BC Liberal Party set to become BC United

Federal government invests $6.4 million into Southern Interior businesses

Drought-driven state of emergency on Sunshine Coast

Man accused of first-degree murder of BC Mountie appears in court 

Vancouver wants your opinions on planned new False Creek park

BC government activates pediatric table tp address surge of hospital admissions

BC man charged in connection with death threats against American journalist

Study highlights discrimination faced by BC residents when using Indian status card

Vancouver's English Bay Barge nearly gone 1 year after washing ashore 

New health centre in Downtown Eastside to be named after philanthropist and former nurse 

Staff shortage forces overnight closure of Merritt hospital ER

Canada must keep 'eyes wide open' on Chinese interference: Champagne 

How much kids' pain medicine is coming to Canada? Officials mum, bu say details coming 

Miscellaneous            

Please Advise! Did the BC Libs Rip off Jason Kenney's Brand?

Site C's Slippery Slope 

Alberta's Childlike Fantasies 

Yes, you can oppose Trafficking and Support Sex Workers' Rights 

COP 27 has its first ever youth envoy 

Why the Stanley Park Bike Lane Needs to Stay

Calgary's Winter of Crypto-Despair

Drugs, Death and Denial on the job