Ottawa Observations: Thursday-Friday, December 1-2, 2022

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Thursday-Friday, December 1-2, 2022

Ukraine/Russia War

 

The new price cap on Russian oil will not deliver the fatal blow to Putin's war machine, maybe not even a bruise 

Globe and Mail

How a small community on Vancouver Island responded to a looming exodus of family doctors 

Worker at group home where Cree teen Traevon Desjarlais-Chalifoux died failed to show up to inquest

Anchor on BC Ferry drops in Strait of Georgia, leaves passengers to wait

Why is flying in Canada so expensive? Sky-High airport fees don't help

Bank of Canada expected to end year with one more rate increase, likely to pause hikes soon

CIBC loses billion-dollar suit to New York Hedge Fund over debt deals dating back to the 2008 US housing crisis 

Virtual care platform sees exodus of doctors as result of Ontario fee changes

Ontario to reveal previously redacted text messages, notes of PMO staff at Emergencies Act inquiry 

The Canadian Armed Forces are heading for a Titanic collapse

At some pointe, Ottawa is going to need to engage in firm-handed federalism

The Emergencies Act inquiry finally showed Canadians how the people they elect actually do their jobs 

Canada's overly educated work force is nothing to be proud of

CBC programming 'reset' heralds sizzle-free winter season

Minister and MPs attend parliamentary reception with Holocaust denier 

Doug Ford calls on federal government to get tougher on bail reform

Trade minister admits that online news bill raises trade issues with US

Ottawa says it takes seriously India's allegations of illegal funding of Khalistan movement

James Singh says Alberta sovereignty act 'a distraction' from real problems

Canada sanctions more Iranian officials, including one seen near Toronto

No, Danielle Smith hasn't learned leverage fro Quebec Sovereigntists 

Liberals to consult public on merits of a foreign agent registry, Mendicino says

Inuit leader says he can't support bill creating national reconciliation council 

Children of former guard at Canadian embassy in Kabul attacked in Pakistan as family waits for help from Ottawa 

What we learned at Emergencies Act inquiry after six weeks of testimony

New paid sick leave rules coming into effect for federally regulated workers

Joly ups cash for International Criminal Court sex-crme probes, as Russia rift grows 

CBC

Scrambling for aircraft during Nova Scotia mass shooting, RCMP tried rescue centre but were turned away 

Unprecedented powers for Alberta 

Ottawa needs to stay in its own lane, says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

Border agency cited crackdowns on protesters as minister considered blacklist for Iranian officials

Former Paralympian tells MPs veterans department offered her assisted death 

Hockey Canada says over 900 cases of on-ice discrimination reported last season

Government to un-redact text messages, PMO staff notes at Emergencies Act inquiry

Canada sanctions former Tehran police chief spotted in Toronto-area gym in 2021

Liberals to consult public on merits of a foreign agent registry. Mendicino says

Federal government already preparing for what organizers call 'Freedom Convoy 2.0'

Feds eyeing repatriation of 19 Canadian women and children held in Syria: document

US dismissing charges against Huawei's Meng Wanzhou

First Nation chief sues AFN, national chief over corruption allegations 

The Alberta Sovereignty Act plays a dangerous game - for no rational reason

Canada, US, Mexico to vote on investigation into US efforts to protect right whales

China's envoy called before minister multiple times to 'answer 'police stations' allegations 

Ministerial staff shared info about soldiers' role in self-styled 'Freedom Convoy'

Attendance of man accused of anti-semitism at Hill event sparks outcry from MP's, Jewish groups

What these constitutional law experts have to say about Alberta's proposed Sovereignty Act

Inuit organization drops support for government bill proposing reconciliation oversight body

Toronto/Vancouver Star

BC's COVID response praised for 'nimbleness' calls to bolster public trust

Safe consumption forefront of countering the overdose crisis, prime minister says 

BC children's representative urges immediate help for children with special needs

Vancouver's November home sales fell 53% from a year ago, 15% from October: board

Arctic chill over much of BC, snowy wallop for Vancouver Island: Environment Canada

US border citizens buy up Canadian recreational properties head of of foreign buy ban

New hires are 'ghosting' small businesses already under pressure from labour shortages 

Forget tolls.  Here's how Toronto can turn the Gardiner and DVP into much-needed money-spinners

'We've never seen anything like this': Is Alberta's new Sovereignty Act actually legal

41 charges laid in anti-gang investigation on Vancouver Island: police

BC Nisga'a totem on display at Scotland museum since 1930 is heading home

BC teachers strongly approve there year contract with pay boost, added benefits

BC's Medical Services Commission accuses Telus LifePlus of extra-billing

BC announces 'historic' expansion of addiction services for youth

With Sovereignty Act, Danielle Smith's efforts are in line with a reality that has defined Alberta since the 1930's

Danielle Smith andJustin Trudeau both turned to extraordinary measures. Here's the difference

Gun owners caught up in controversial new Liberal firearms bill could get compensation. Marco Mendicino says

Alberta premier says she's open to sovereignty bill amendments to add clarity 

Federal NDP leader says Alberta sovereignty act 'a distraction' from real problems 

'Major flaw': Judge blames police security plan in 2012 Quebec election shooting 

Ottawa residents seek accountability, apologies over LRT system failures 

Canada-Palestine MP group vows review after accused "Holocaust denire' attended event 

Justin Trudeau rolls out children's dental benefit as experts flag program's flaws 

Ottawa reconsidering mortgage stress test

Toronto Sun

Reduction in Subway Train Operators has unions, riders' groups fretting

Battle brews on development fees after province clips city wings 

Public sector hiring rates greater than private sector 

Two ways to fix the housing problem: tax it or get out of the way

Draconian health mandates and bouncy castles don't mix

Justin Trudeau doesn't want to be fair 

Danielle Smith talks, Rachel Notley mocks

Trudeau can't be trusted on guns: PM wants to crackdown on disinformation while he spreads it

Municipalities driving up cost of housing, Ford right to clip their wings 

Trudeau wants to fight disinformation while spreading it liberally

It's nonsense to claim Canada's oil and gas sector is dying 

Yes, there's foreign interference in elections 

National Post

Accused Manitoba serial killer charged with murdering three more Indigenous women 

MPs group to 'review' after accused Holcaust denier attended Parliament Hill reception 

Online news, streaming bills in line with trade obligations, Ng says after US criticism

Snubbed by Canada, Germany goes all=on with autocratic Qatar for tis gas 

Hard to believe: Airline crew held in Dominican in eight month ordeal returns to Canada

Our veterans ask for help. They're offered assisted death

Hockey Canada says it recorded more than 900 cases of discrimination on the ice last season

Conservative MPs call on federal government to 'delay this reckless expansion' of MAID

Chinese election interference nothing but a partisan game to Trudeau

Four years after Meng Wanshou's arrest, US drops last remaining  charge against her

Liberals acknowledge outside interference, say will open talks on foreign agent registry

Lt. Gen. (retd) Maisonneuve: Clearing the air about my anti-woke speech

For sake of national unity, Liberals should drop uniting rifle ban

You want answers ? Don't look to the health minister 

Senator vote to strip Don Meredith of 'Honourable' title is troubling' his lawyer says

Global          

Road maintenance crews will be 'out in full force' for Lower Mainland Friday snow 

BC's pandemic response showed 'resilience' can improve on preparedness, transparency: Report

BC Ferry passengers left waiting after vessel accidentally drops anchor at sea 

BC families will save thousands per year in child-care fees, Trudeau and Eby announce

Vancouver Council to debate equipping police with body-worn cameras Tuesday

COVID-19 caes in BC hospitals, crucial care units creep upward again

Safe consumption forefront of countering the overdose crisis, Prime Minister says

Neighbours oppose potential methadone clinic in Vancouver's Chinatown 

British Columbia government expands whistleblower protection program  

BC children's representative urges immediate help for children with special needs 

BC employment down 14, 000 in November; 1 of 5 provinces to see decline 

TransLink drops COVID-19 vaccine mandate for workers 

BC Nisga'a totem on display at Scotland museum since 1930 is heading home 

BC families will save thousands per year in child-care fees, Trudeau and Eby announce 

Canadian, American, Iranian lawyers team up to identify IRGC members in Canada

Polytechnique shooting survivor objects to firearm coalitions's 'disrespectful' sales promotion

Canada lays fresh sanctions against senior Iranian officials, entities

Canadian officials knew for years existing laws didn't curb foreign influence

Quebec judge blames police security plan in 2012 election night shooting 

Ontario won't allow homes to be built on floodplains, Ford says after Fed warning 

Ottawa seeking talks with China's ambassador over alleged secret police stations 

Miscellaneous            

Labour wants 15 days of paid sick leave. The Province is hesitatnt

Police watchdog recommends charges for shooting death of Jared Lowndes

Telus Health clinics are breaking BC law, alleges Medicare Watchdog

Who won the battle of Athabasca U? Not Alberta/s Government 

Safety for some is not safety for all

Inside the unionization battle at SFU and UBC

How did we do in the Great Blizzard of '22?

Danielle Smith's Sovereignty Act is even worse that expected 

The Feds have launched Greenwashing Investigations. Look who's targeted

What caused Alberta's Record Quack? Check Drilling, Experts say