Ottawa Observations: Saturday-Monday, December 10-12, 2022

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Saturday-Monday, December 10-12, 2022

Ukraine/Russia War

 

Much of Odesa in the dark as Russian attacks batter Ukraine's power grid

Vladimir Putin's war against Children 

Globe and Mail

Canadian doctors trained at International Medical Schools increasingly giving up on their home country for work

Jagmeet Singh threatens to pull NDP out of supply and confidence deal over health care 

Government, pharmaceutical industry deadlocked in negotiations over generic drug prices 

Macklem says BoC remains concerned about inflation even as rate cycle nears end

Canadian debt payments climb at record pace as interest rates rise 

Canada's securities watchdog vow to regulate crypto sector more forcefully in wake of FTX's collapse

Concerns raised over heritage official steering flagship bills through Parliament

Liberal candidate Sousa declares victory in Mississauga-Lakeshore federal by-election 

Jim Carr, Winnipeg MP and former Liberal cabinet minister, dies at 71 after long illness

Thousands of Vancouver housing units in limbo in tug-of-war between developers, city planners

Alberta will pay for playing the role of constitutional problem child 

Canada's biggest bank aims to get bigger. The deal points to the need for a big rethink of competition rules 

Most Albertans don't like the sovereignty act, but its sentiments have economic roots 

Improving record keeping crucial to open government, says former head of federal public service 

Most Canadians believe supervised drug-use sites save lives, poll says

Trudeau urged to tell India to stop interfering in Canadians Sikh's drive for independent Punjab

It's not over: Xi Jinping's rebuke of Justin Trudeau could bring economic consequences 

Best way to facilitate meeting of premiers is to take health care off the table, departing Yukon premier says

CBC

Singh says he could abandon deal to support Liberals if PM doesn't take action on health crisis 

Indigenous-led bid to bring 2030 Olympics to BC finds hope as province remains steadfast in rejection 

Commons committee to question ministers on RCMP contract with China-linked company 

Liberal Charles Sousa wins federal by-election in Mississauga-Lakeshore, CBC News projects 

Thousands assigned to inactive immigration officers and IDs. Are you one of them?

Cassie Campbell-Pascall among nominees for Hockey Canada's new board of directors 

Justice committee pushes government to drop blanket publication bans for sexual assault cases

Israel's new hard-right government presents new problems for Justin Trudeau

Federal government commits $2.4 million in crisis money to athletes' mental health

Some guns used for hunting may still fall under firearms ban, Liberal MP says

More than half of recent applications to join the military came from permanent residents: DND

Ottawa preparing to go toe-to-toe with US to subsidize EV battery production in Canada

Jim Carr, Manitoba MP and former Liberal Cabinet minister, dies after battle with cancer 

Liberals and Conservatives wrestle over the legacy of pandemic spending  

A rare inside look at how Canada's  military handled 2 sexual assault investigations connected by 2 suspect  

Toronto/Vancouver Star

ICBC applies for regulator for two-year rate freeze on basic auto insurance

Business group offers $100,000 reward over attack on Coastal GasLink site

BC Children's prepared to double-bunk patients during busy respiratory illness season

Climate change affecting Christmas tree farms across Canada, expert says

Household debt levels could cripple economy, economist warns 

Insiders say Federal Conservatives are up against the 'Ford factor' in Mississauga by-election  

A 4 year old got sick and was flown 350 km for an ICU bed. One family's 'terrifying' journey 

If Justin Trudeau won't lead on updating the Constitution, don't be surprised if the provinces act alone 

Ottawa police cut email access over fears info would leak during 'Freedom Convoy'

Liberal MP Jim Carr - a 'genuinely lovely guy' and former minister under Justin Trudeau - dies at 71

'A thousand times kinder, wiser': Winnipeg MP Jim Carr dies after long illness 

Return to in-person work a contentious issue among federal public servants 

Ontario updating curriculum for computer, technological education

Doug Ford didn't want to talk about a National crisis during the 'Freedom Convoy' What's the difference with health care?

Her Sovereignty Act passed, Danielle Smith's trap for Trudeau, Notley and the rest of Canada is set

Toronto Sun

Political correctness jeopardizing safety of students 

Murders, High profile attacks and the total decay of safety on the TTC

Highway 401 commuters rejoice over completed expansion in Mississauga, Milton

Ford tells Ontarians to  get their flu shots

One third of Canadians pessimistic about perusal finances: Salvation Army 

Liberal Charles Sousa declares victory in Mississisauga-Lakeshore federal by-election

What a load of Trash: Trudeau banning single use plastics in Canada means more waste 

Travel nurses' a boost to shortages in health care system

Constructive criticism, not vitriol, leads to better government

COP15's absurd proposed planetary diet

Plastic ban is smoke and mirrors

Electric vehicles run on subsidies 

National Post

Derogatory fighter pilot call sign was homophobic and targeted RCAF woman officer 

Quebec's unconstitutional assault on the oath of allegiance 

Liberal candidate declares victory in Mississauga federal by-election that may have had wider political implications 

Jagmeet Singh threatens to pull out of supply and confidence agreement over health-care crisis

RCMP offers $100,000 reward after 10 months with no leads on violent Coastal GasLink attack

No more drink garnishes, meal choices on government planes after $100K catering bill: officials

Winnipeg MP and former Liberal cabinet minister Jim Carr dies after long illness

Do nothing Liberals hide behind Tiff Maclem on inflation 

Mendicino, Champagne summoned to testify about Sinclair Technologies and its ties to China 

Senators amend Online streaming bill to back CBC sponsored content 

In Canada, everything seems to be getting worse 

'A wounded leader': Inside RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki's terrible year

Global          

Plan to scrap Surrey Police transition heading to Victoria after council green light

BC business group, Crime Stoppers offer $100K reward for tips on Coastal GasLink attack

BC government set to request car insurance rate freeze for the next two years 

YVR expands 'skip the line' security screening program ahead of holiday travel season

Charges laid against stabbing suspect, RCMP search 'well known' Nanaimo Crime House

BC flu vaccination rate for kids edges upward after weekend blitz, but most still not immunized

'Feeling the pinch': Demand up, donations down at Surrey Christmas Bureau 

New Westminster police drop fake, high-tech parcels on doorsteps to catch thieves 

Some Canadians can apply for a one-time rent top up starting Monday, Here's what to know

ICBC still processing collision claims from November's paralyzing Metro Vancouver snowstorm 

Governor General Mary Simon's $1.1 M trip cost 'similar' to other high-level visits: officials

3 men charged in Coutts blockade frustrated over trial delays 

How did firm with ties to China get RCMP contract? MPs vote for committee probe

Anand to report to Parliament on military sexual misconducts, recommendations 

Jim Carr, Winnipeg MP and former Liberal cabinet minister, dies at 71

NDP ask for emergency debate on 'urgent and escalating' situation in kids' hospitals 

Canada's health care facing 'national crisis' that can't be solved by provinces: Singh  

Miscellaneous            

Health workers attacked. Investigations bungled. Will this spur change?

Alberta's Last Straw?

From a City of Glass to a City of Care